Chef Manager Salary Non Exempt

NEXDINE Hospitality•US MA Remote, MA
•Hybrid

About The Position

NEXDINE Hospitality is seeking a Floating Support Chef Manager to oversee culinary and financial operations in various locations across MA/NH/ME. This role is responsible for developing and executing culinary results to exceed customer expectations, managing service, production, and presentation standards, and maintaining client relationships. The Chef Manager will apply culinary techniques to food preparation, manage final presentation and service, and oversee catering operations. This position manages annual revenue up to $500k and is responsible for people management, including recruitment, hiring, and staff supervision.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 - 3 years’ experience in food service management
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Choke Safety Certification
  • Allergen Awareness Certification (MA)
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Manage Change and Build Agility
  • Manage Conflict and Work Successfully Under Pressure
  • Performance Management: Coach and Develop Employees

Nice To Haves

  • Culinary school certificate or degree
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measures.
  • Responsible for the quality of all food products and ensure that standards are met.
  • Responsible for all aspects of food production, execution and presentation.
  • Oversight of all aspects of catering operations.
  • Responsible for maintaining vendor relationships.
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.
  • Purchasing of all food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation ensuring quality control practices are in place for receiving all products.
  • May determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services, including all essential functions of payroll processing.
  • Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity are maintained.
  • Compile and record production or operational data on specified forms.
  • Manage client relationships to maintain client satisfaction and account retention.
  • Manage department controllable expenses (P&L) including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms and equipment, specific to budgetary guidelines.
  • Assist in budgetary process.
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Responsible for inventory management.
  • Submit financial reporting to the corporate office per NEXDINE guidelines.
  • May assist operations in financial recordkeeping.
  • Responsible for people management to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of unit staff.
  • Instruct, train and supervise cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
  • Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Various Employee Perks and Rewards
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