Traveling Culinary Manager: Lead Dining & Events

American Food & Vending; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision,

FSA/HSA

Job summary

American Dining Creations seeks a Traveling Chef Manager to provide account coverage and support at an assigned location. You will oversee daily dining services staff management and assist with opening new accounts.

The role requires 5+ years in culinary management, a hospitality or culinary degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office and CATERTRAX, and a willingness to travel up to 75% weekly. A valid driver's license and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant or business; culinary degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a culinary management role serving up to 500 customers daily and managing 5+ staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX, and other ordering systems.
• Ability to travel up to 75% weekly.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Physical: able to lift 50 lbs, stand, walk, and bend.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned account coverage for dining services including daily meal service, catering events, and service operations.
• Execute all menus, modify based on trends, costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability.
• Purchase all food, beverage, and supplies from approved vendors.
• Complete weekly account reporting, including inventory, to District Manager.
• Maintain temperature logs and ensure compliance with local food safety regulations.
• Manage employee work schedules per labor modules.
• Interact daily with employees, staff, customers, and clients.
• Assist with special corporate projects or events.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Staff management

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant or business

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Job description

American Dining Creations seeks a Traveling Chef Manager to provide account coverage and support at an assigned location. You will oversee daily dining services staff management and assist with opening new accounts.

The role requires 5+ years in culinary management, a hospitality or culinary degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office and CATERTRAX, and a willingness to travel up to 75% weekly. A valid driver's license and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.