Chef Manager

Compass Group • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Culinary Services Group is hiring a Chef Manager in Phoenix, Arizona. The role supports the Food Service Director in day-to-day foodservice operations, including production oversight, quality assurance, team development, and client engagement. The Chef Manager helps deliver high-quality food and service, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and ensure operational efficiency.

The position provides frontline culinary resources and support to achieve client and customer satisfaction. Duties may include managing department scheduling, discipline, and hiring, and assisting the Executive Chef or Sous Chef with menu development, recipes, and ordering. The role also assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, catering events, and launching culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams. The Chef Manager may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams, maintain high food quality standards, and build strong working relationships with clients and team members.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Passion for culinary excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive catering experience.
• Experience with high-volume batch cooking and complex food service operations.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline culinary resources and support.
• Assist with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and adherence to food quality guidelines.
• Assist with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and the culinary team.
• Assist with managing cost controls and account expenditures.
• Support day-to-day foodservice operations, including production oversight, quality assurance, team development, and client engagement.
• Help maintain safety and sanitation standards and operational efficiency.
• May manage department scheduling, discipline, and hiring.
• May assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing menus and recipes and placing orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance (full-time positions)
• Dental insurance (full-time positions)
• Vision insurance (full-time positions)
• Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
• Disability insurance (full-time positions)
• Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
• May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed