Chef Manager

Creative Dining Services•Holland, MI

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About The Position

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Chef Manager for our catering operation at Hope College. The Chef Manager oversees the dining services operation as a whole, steadfastly working to ensure that the expectations of the client are met and/or exceeded while responding to market trends and customer demands. As the departmental leader, ensures that the Dining Services team works professionally together while producing desired outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. Our ideal candidate will be a reliable, responsible leader who's career will show evidence of progressively more responsible culinary experience, including food costing, menu planning and execution. We value self-starters who are organized, accountable, and takes ownership of their areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Two years of chef experience; culinary degree preferred
Two years of supervisory experience
Proficient in basic math (multiplication, computing yields/conversions/etc.)
Microsoft Office proficiency
The ability to assimilate into, and promote a strong work-culture.

Responsibilities

Through effective planning and organization ensures high levels of customer satisfaction on a consistent basis, that positive public relations are attained; account retention is assured.
Implements and maintains standards of quality in all areas of the food service operation.
Trains and develops employees to ensure maximum productivity is attained and morale is at a high level. Develops and maintains systems to measure and evaluate personnel which are in compliance with company policies and procedures and the law. Monitors all phases of the employment process, scheduling, time keeping, wage structure, and benefit program.
Ensures that all areas of the food service operation are in compliance with Federal, State and Local health codes, and overall quality assurance.
Ensures that all company and account purchasing policies and procedures are followed; that through correct menu planning, receiving and storage, maximum utilization of company resources is attained, and that quality specifications and sustainability efforts are adhered to.