Culinary Manager in Training, FLIK Hospitality Group / New York, NY
About The Position
FLIK Hospitality Group is seeking a Culinary/Back-of-House Manager in Training (MIT) for their Accelerated Manager Program (AMP). This program offers targeted training for an entry-level management role, covering areas such as marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, and profit and loss. The training includes hands-on experience at a designated location and participation in Compass Group’s AMP. Successful completion may require relocation within the region for placement opportunities. Full-time management placement or promotion upon AMP completion depends on performance and business needs. Graduates may be prepared for roles such as Sous Chef, Chef Manager, Executive Dining Chef, or Catering Chef. The AMP program is a 12-week or more fast-track learning opportunity focusing on management development, using a personalized approach with competency-based assessment, custom learning paths, peer support, mentorship, and 360° evaluation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required by August 2025 or earlier.
- Experience in customer service or hospitality within restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or similar food service operations required.
- Basic knowledge of profit and loss management, inventory control, and cash handling.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with peers, employees, clients, and customers.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic understanding of contract administration and client relations.
- Up-to-date on food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, safety, and marketing.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications.
- Open to relocation for the right role or advancement opportunity.
- Must be within 0-5 years from graduating from a college/university with a degree in Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts.
Nice To Haves
- Driver’s License preferred but may be required for certain roles.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply FLIK Hospitality Group’s best practices in areas such as marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, and profit and loss.
- Gain hands-on experience at a designated location.
- Participate in Compass Group’s Accelerated Manager Program (AMP).
- Develop leadership strengths and address opportunities for development.
- Complete experiential learning, micro-courses, and simulations.
- Engage in one-on-one peer support and mentorship.
- Undergo 360° evaluation of progress and development.
Benefits
- Free meals
- Uniforms
- Laundering service available at select locations
- 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
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
