CHEF MANAGER- JACKSONVILLE, FL

Compass Group•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Eurest is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead the culinary and food service operation in Jacksonville, Florida. The role is responsible for the operation’s culinary management and service success, including inventory, ordering, receiving, menu development, cost controls, and purchasing. The position emphasizes sourcing and using local food products, food quality, production, sanitation, presentation, and sustainability. Experience with exposition cooking is needed. Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service is desirable.

Requirements

Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, a fine dining setting, or a restaurant, including inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
Working knowledge of HACCP.
Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Experience with exposition cooking.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the culinary operation of the food service operation, including inventory, ordering, and receiving.
Develop menus and manage cost controls, purchasing, and inventory, with a focus on sourcing and using local food products.
Oversee food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Support the success of both the culinary and food service operation.
Apply a sustainability-focused approach.