Traveling Chef Manager: Lead Dining & Catering Ops

American Food & Vending; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations in the United States is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to provide account coverage at assigned locations, oversee daily dining services staff, and support new account openings. You will manage menus, purchases, reporting, scheduling, and safety compliance, with up to 75% weekly travel.

A hospitality or culinary degree plus 5+ years' culinary management experience are required. We offer weekly pay, a 401K match, medical, dental and vision plans, and ongoing training;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business, or Culinary Degree preferred.
• 5+ years in culinary management, overseeing up to 500 customers daily and managing 5+ staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CATERTRAX.
• Able to travel up to 75% weekly.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage account coverage for daily dining services, catering events, and operations.
• Execute all menus and adjust based on trends, costs, patron requests, and seasonality.
• Purchase all food, beverage, and supplies from approved vendors.
• Complete weekly reporting, including inventory, to District Manager.
• Maintain temperature logs and comply with local food safety regulations.
• Schedule staff according to labor modules.
• Interact daily with employees, customers, and clients.
• Assist with special projects or events as needed.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

Skills

Staff management

Schedule flexibility

Travel up to 75%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business, or Culinary Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Job description

American Dining Creations in the United States is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to provide account coverage at assigned locations, oversee daily dining services staff, and support new account openings. You will manage menus, purchases, reporting, scheduling, and safety compliance, with up to 75% weekly travel.

A hospitality or culinary degree plus 5+ years' culinary management experience are required. We offer weekly pay, a 401K match, medical, dental and vision plans, and ongoing training;