Chef Manager - Hospital
About The Position
As Chef Manager, you will bring bold flavor and leadership to the table, crafting scratch-made menus, inspiring and mentoring a dynamic culinary team, and delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving efficiency, quality, and innovation. Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company founded in 1986. The company advocates the healing power of whole foods and believes in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Employees are purposeful, caring about food and quality, and desire to make a positive impact through REAL food, contributing significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of the healthcare community.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in a chef, sous chef, or kitchen manager role with P&L business acumen.
- Excellent culinary skills with a passion for scratch cooking and fresh ingredients.
- Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and lead by example.
- Working knowledge of food cost controls, production systems, and menu planning.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to service excellence.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
- ServSafe® and State Food Handler Card (if applicable) required.
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree is preferred but not necessary.
- Food service experience in healthcare, restaurant or multi-outlet environments strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Curate and design diverse, innovative menus centered on scratch-cooked, high-quality ingredients.
- Integrate nutritional elements and accommodate special diets and resident preferences.
- Lead and inspire a culinary team to deliver excellence in food preparation, presentation, and taste.
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards.
- Streamline processes to enhance overall operational performance and reduce waste.
- Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients.
- Negotiate favorable terms to optimize cost efficiency and maintain budgetary goals.
- Interact with residents and guests to gather feedback and implement customer-centric strategies.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Collaborate with financial teams to create and manage culinary department budgets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Baby Bonding Leave
- Paid Elder Care Leave
- Paid Time Off (Accrued)
- Paid Holidays
- 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
- Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
- Voluntary HSA with Company Match
- Voluntary FSA
- Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
- Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D
- A supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
