Chef Manager - Bixby School
Salary: $67000 - $70000 / year
Other Forms of Compensation: N/A
Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right, every time.
We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.
Job Summary
The Chef Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the culinary and foodservice operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, sustainability, and overall guest satisfaction while balancing hands‑on culinary leadership with administrative and operational responsibilities such as inventory management, cost control, staff supervision, and compliance. This role supports the dining program at Bixby School, a private, coeducational day school in Boulder, Colorado, serving approximately 130 students from preschool (PK) through 5th grade, and is well suited for an experienced culinary professional who brings strong leadership skills, a commitment to scratch cooking, and a passion for seasonal, sustainable food that enhances the daily student experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of culinary operations, including production, menu planning, food preparation, presentation, and sanitation.
- Run full food service operations including inventory control, ordering, receiving, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, health regulations, and company food safety policies.
- Collaborate with the dining team on creative, student-centered menu development that emphasizes local, sustainable ingredients.
- Maintain P&L accountability, supervise food and labor costs, and contribute to financial reporting and forecasting.
- Lead all hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management for frontline staff.
- Train, mentor, and coach culinary and service teams to uphold service standards and culinary perfection.
- Ensure attention to detail across front- and back-of-house operations including cleanliness, signage, menu displays, and pricing.
- Partner with school administration to support special events and community dining initiatives.
- Lead all aspects of administrative functions such as staff payroll, invoicing, weekly and month-end reporting.
- Champion a culture of safety, partnership, and continuous improvement across the department.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or high-volume restaurant settings.
- Strong understanding of P&L management and experience in a contract-managed service environment preferred.
- Confirmed expertise in menu development, production planning, cost control, and inventory management.
- Extensive knowledge of culinary trends, sustainability practices, and food safety regulations.
- Knowledge of exhibition cooking and interacting with guests in a customer-focused environment.
- Effective team leadership and performance management skills, including conducting performance evaluations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- ServSafe Certification preferred.
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
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Associates at Flik Independent School Dining are offered many fantastic 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
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FISD.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik Independent School Dinning maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1522028
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Nearest Major Market: Boulder
Nearest Secondary Market: Denver
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