CHEF MGR, SR

Compass Group•Chicago, IL
•$86,500 - $107,500

About The Position

The Chef Manager Senior is responsible for back- and front-of-house operations for food service departments. The role maintains a quality culinary program and processes financial reporting. Responsibilities also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, sanitation standards, and personnel management, including hiring, coaching, counseling, training, and development.

Requirements

  • Five years of progressive culinary management experience.
  • Self-starter with innovation and multitasking ability.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure and motivate a team.
  • Passion for excellence.
  • Knowledge of HACCP controls and proper food storage and use.
  • Experience with purchasing, food storage, and sanitation.
  • Experience with P&L and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional business etiquette and client relations.
  • Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 lbs.
  • Knowledge of safe and sanitary food-handling principles.
  • Conformity to high standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Nice To Haves

  • Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
  • Participate in employee meetings and training programs.
  • Conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
  • Maintain food costs while ensuring quality standards.
  • Actively manage team development.
  • Manage purchasing and inventory controls.
  • Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Oversee back- and front-of-house food service operations and maintain a quality culinary program.
  • Process financial reporting and manage menu development, labor and food cost controls, sanitation standards, and personnel management.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday time off (varies by site and state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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