TRAVELING CHEF MGR - HANOVER, MD

Compass Group, North America

Hanover (MD)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance

Job summary

Canteen is hiring a traveling Chef Manager to lead culinary and food service operations at Hanover, MD. The role emphasizes full culinary management, menu development, local sourcing, and cost controls while driving sustainability across the operation.

Ideal candidates will have at least three years in culinary management within contract foodservice or comparable settings, with HACCP knowledge and strong P&L understanding. Travel is involved, with a salary in the posted range.

Qualifications

  • Must have working knowledge of HACCP.
  • Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
  • Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Experience with exposition cooking needed.
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
  • ServSafe certified is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
  • Possesses a passion for sustainability

Skills

HACCP knowledge
Exposition cooking
Food cost controls
P&L accountability
Sustainability

Job description

Canteen

  • We are hiring immediately for a TRAVELING CHEF MANAGERposition.

  • Location : HANOVER, MD

  • Pay Range: $60,000-$65,000 per year *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Job Summary

This is a Great Opportunity to join a great company. We are seeking a growth minded Chef Manager for our growing business. In this role you will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving

  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

  • Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products

  • Possesses a passion for sustainability

Preferred Qualifications
  • Must have a working knowledge of HACCP

  • Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control

  • Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

  • Experience with exposition cooking needed

  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

  • ServSafe certified is a plus

Job Summary

This is a Great Opportunity to join a great company. We are seeking a growth minded Chef Manager for our growing business. In this role you will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving

  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

  • Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products

  • Possesses a passion for sustainability

Preferred Qualifications
  • Must have a working knowledge of HACCP

  • Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control

  • Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

  • Experience with exposition cooking needed

  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

  • ServSafe certified is a plus

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

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