Chef Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Create and implement culinary solutions that surpass customer expectations.

• Supervise and manage culinary and financial operations to comply with service, production, and presentation standards.

• Cultivate client relationships to ensure satisfaction and promote account retention.

• Oversee menu development and cost control through effective recipe management and costing measures.

• Guarantee food quality and standards throughout production, execution, and presentation phases.

• Manage catering operations efficiently.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors.

• Conduct inspections of supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure adherence to standards.

• Coordinate equipment purchases or repairs as necessary.

• Procure food and supplies while upholding quality-control practices during receiving.

• Establish production schedules and determine staffing needs as required.

• Handle payroll functions as needed.

• Uphold safety, food handling, sanitation, uniform, and productivity standards.

• Compile and document production or operational data.

• Manage controllable expenses and assist with the budgeting process.

• Analyze recipes to establish pricing for menu items based on food, labor, and overhead costs.

• Oversee inventory management.

• Submit financial reports to the corporate office.

• Recruit, hire, terminate, evaluate, and manage unit staff.

• Train and supervise cooks and other food-service personnel.

• Provide attentive and approachable customer service.

• Perform additional assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 1–3 years of experience in food service management preferred.

• ServSafe Certification is mandatory.

• Choke Safety Certification is required.

• Allergen Awareness Certification (MA) is necessary.

• Availability to work Monday–Friday during the first shift.

• Ability to manage both culinary and financial operations effectively.

• Strong customer/client focus.

• Proficient communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to change and foster agility.

• Conflict management skills and ability to perform well under pressure.

• Experience in performance management: coaching and developing employees.

• Physical ability to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift items weighing 40 pounds or less.

• Capability to stand for extended periods.

• Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, with the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions and procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage.

• Company-Paid Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Savings Plan.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Opportunities for Career Growth.

• Various Employee Perks and Rewards.

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.