Chef Manager, Full Time

Job summary

The Chef Manager is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with food safety and nutrition standards. They also lead and develop the kitchen staff, manage inventory, and oversee daily foodservice operations.

Job details

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead our busy school cafeteria lunch program. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff while ensuring strict compliance with food safety regulations, company standards, and school nutrition guidelines. This position requires a hands-on leader with strong culinary skills, experience in large-batch food production, and the ability to effectively supervise and develop a team of kitchen employees. The Chef Manager will play a key role in maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe foodservice operation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOOD PRODUCTION & MENU EXECUTION * Prepare and oversee the production of high-volume meals for students and staff. * Follow and execute standardized recipes accurately to ensure consistency, quality, portion control, and cost management. * Ensure all meals meet nutritional standards and menu requirements. * Monitor food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction. * Adapt production schedules to meet fluctuating participation levels while minimizing food waste. LEADERSHIP & STAFF MANAGEMENT * Lead, coach, and support a team of kitchen staff in a positive and professional manner. * Schedule staff effectively to ensure efficient daily operations. * Train employees on company procedures, food safety standards, equipment use, and production methods. * Promote teamwork, accountability, and a strong customer service culture. * Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development. HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE * Ensure strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations. * Maintain accurate temperature logs, sanitation records, receiving logs, and other required documentation. * Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures are followed at all times. * Conduct regular inspections to maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment. * Lead by example in following all health and safety protocols. INVENTORY & COST CONTROL * Manage food ordering, receiving, and inventory control. * Monitor food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards. * Conduct regular inventory counts and ensure accurate reporting. * Minimize waste through proper planning, production control, and inventory management. * Maintain adequate stock levels to support uninterrupted service. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED * Minimum 3-5 years of food service management experience. * Experience with large-batch meal preparation and high-volume food production. * Previous experience supervising and developing employees. * Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices. * Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily service deadlines. PREFERRED * Experience working in schools, healthcare, institutional foodservice, or large-scale catering operations. * Knowledge of school nutrition programs and dietary requirements. * Experience with inventory management, food costing, and budgeting.

What you’ll do

The Chef Manager is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with food safety and nutrition standards. They also lead and develop the kitchen staff, manage inventory, and oversee daily foodservice operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of food service management experience, including expertise in large-batch production and staff supervision. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and excellent organizational and leadership skills are required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food production
• Menu execution
• Staff management
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory control
• Cost management
• Leadership
• Culinary skills
• Team development
• Quality control
• Budgeting
• Large-batch cooking
• Customer service
• Compliance
• Organization
• Performance Review
• Planning
• Management
• Operations
• Accountability
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Teamwork
• Quality Management
• Inventory Control
• Packaging And Labeling
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Cost Management
• Cost Control
• Workplace Safety
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Recipes
• Organizational Communications
• Staff Management
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Methods Of Production

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Hospitality
• Chef Manager
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks