Sr. Chef Manager

Compass Group • Goleta, CA

2d • $95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Chef Manager leads back- and front-of-house operations for food service departments. The role is responsible for maintaining a quality culinary program and completing financial reporting. Duties include menu development, inventory and purchasing, labor and food cost controls, sanitation standards, and personnel management, including hiring, coaching, counseling, training, and development.

Requirements

• Five years of progressive culinary management experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and proper food storage and use.
• Experience with purchasing, food storage, and sanitation.
• Experience with P&L and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles.
• Conformity to high standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Self-starter with innovation and multitasking ability.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure and motivate a team.
• Passion for excellence.
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in employee meetings and training programs.
• Conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain food costs while ensuring quality standards.
• Actively manage team development.
• Manage purchasing and inventory controls.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Oversee front- and back-of-house food service operations.
• Maintain the culinary program and process financial reporting.
• Manage menu development, labor costs, and personnel activities, including hiring, coaching, counseling, training, and developing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off, varying by site and state
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Personal leave

What This Job Offers

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