Chef Manager

Air Culinaire Worldwide

Chef Manager overseeing culinary and kitchen operations at Air Culinaire Worldwide. Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving performance metrics.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Chef Manager is 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.
They will facilitate and in a hands-on manner, direct and coordinate the physical duties and orchestration of Air Culinaire activities and job functions in support of his or her District Manager.
The Chef Manager will drive all performance and efficiency standards within the market and assist the District Manager and his/her team in achieving the company’s mission and operational objectives.
The Chef Manager will also be directly accountable for the execution of local sales and promotional efforts, client engagement, personal relationships, and outstanding customer service and client loyalty performance standards.
Supports quality and execution of catering operation, supervises and trains staff, oversees the quality and accuracy of preparation and service of food and concierge services.
The Chef Manager will support the District Manager, and Senior Director of Operations and Sales team to consistently communicate, report, collaborate and adhere to procedures to deliver exceptional guest experiences to every client within the Air Culinaire system.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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).

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Hard Skills & Tools

Culinary Preparation MethodsKnife SkillsInventory ManagementRecipe SelectionFood and Equipment Safety

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAttention to DetailTeam BuildingCustomer Account Management

Certifications

Serve Safe Food Handling CertificateAllergen Certificate