The Chef Manager is responsible for supporting the direction and delegation of duties, and performance results under the directives of the District Manager and the operations team.
Responsible for managing the culinary and kitchen operations staff, and the overall compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and D365 specifications associated with Air Culinaire Worldwide food production orders.
Facilitate and in a hands-on manner, direct and coordinate the physical duties and orchestration of Air Culinaire activities and job functions.
Conduct these duties and initiatives in a manner that’s aligned and compliant with company policy and procedures.
Verify markets' qualitative and financial P&L performance and scheduled profitability.
Drive all performance and efficiency standards within the market and assist the District Manager and his/her team.
Be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations requiring immediate action.
Directly accountable for the execution of local sales and promotional efforts, client engagement, and outstanding customer service.

Requirements

A culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen environment within catering or fine dining establishment is required.
A current Serve Safe Food Handling Certificate and Allergen Certificate.
Strong experience in food purchasing/ordering, inventory, setting up par levels, recipe selection, culinary preparation methods and knife skills are essential.
Other required experience includes food and equipment safety as well as strong knowledge of food production.
Individual must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as be proficient in email, internet use, and basic office software programs.
Must have demonstrated the ability to manage and maintain customer accounts, as well as pay attention to detail.
Must be able to demonstrate strong Managerial skills, including team building, hiring, skills training, disciplining, performance reviews, cross-training and employee development.
The Chef Manager must have an excellent driving record and valid driver’s license and be able to pass a FAA on-ramp security clearance and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Final candidate for the position will be required the following: Pre-employment background check Pre-employment Drug Test MVR (if applicable to the position).

Benefits

Full Time employees are eligible for healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment.
401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions.
Plan entry is the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution.
Available Dental and Vision insurance.
Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life.
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account available (for eligible plans).
Generous Vacation Program for full time employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

culinary degreefood purchasinginventory managementrecipe selectionculinary preparation methodsknife skillsfood productionHACCP compliancefood safetyD365 specifications

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationcustomer serviceattention to detailteam buildinghiringskills trainingdiscipliningperformance reviewsemployee development

Certifications

Serve Safe Food Handling CertificateAllergen Certificate