SR CHEF MANAGER (CATERING/COMMISSARY) HAZELWOOD, MO - HAZELWOOD, MO
About The Position
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. Come grow with us. We are Canteen. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryThe Sr. Chef Manager, Commissary/Catering is responsible for overseeing daily culinary and catering operations to ensure high-quality food production, exceptional service, and efficient execution. This role requires strong leadership, administrative expertise, and hands-on culinary experience. The ideal candidate has catering experience, is highly organized yet flexible, and can manage both kitchen operations and administrative responsibilities. This position also requires the ability to drive a non-CDL company van for catering deliveries (approximately once per week).
Requirements
- Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary management experience, including catering
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, storage, and sanitation practices
- Experience with purchasing, inventory control, and vendor management (e.g., Sysco)
- P&L management and financial reporting experience
- Strong understanding of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls
- Proven leadership, coaching, and training skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and POS systems
- Strong administrative, organizational, and multitasking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 lbs.
- Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily food production to ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness
- Lead and execute catering events, including off-site deliveries and setup
- Maintain high standards for food presentation, taste, and sanitation
- Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and proper food handling practices
- Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships (including Sysco)
- Update and print menus, production sheets, and pricing documents
- Maintain accurate records for inventory, production, and ordering
- Utilize Microsoft Excel for pricing updates and reporting
- Manage email communication and daily administrative tasks
- Support budgeting, cost control, and inventory management
- Supervise, train, and coach culinary and catering staff
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
- Conduct employee meetings, training, and development programs
- Maintain performance standards and motivate staff under pressure
- Actively support team development and engagement
- Enforce food safety standards (HACCP, sanitation, allergen control)
- Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, and health regulations
- Maintain ServSafe certification
- Lead safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
- Ensure proper PPE use and safe equipment handling
- Drive company van (non-CDL) for catering deliveries as needed
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations
- Support scheduling and operational adjustments
- Maintain food cost while ensuring quality standards
- Oversee purchasing and inventory control processes
- Support P&L management, budgeting, and labor cost tracking
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
