CHEF
Are you a passionate and accomplished culinary professional seeking your next exciting career opportunity? Culinary Services Group (CSG), a rapidly growing and industry-leading food service management company, is looking for an exceptional Chef Manager to join our team. Rooted in the belief that empowering our teams leads to exceptional service and ultimately improves the quality of life for those we serve; we’re seeking a hands-on leader who shares our mission and values.
In this role, you will support the Food Service Director in managing day-to-day foodservice operations, including production oversight, quality assurance, team development, and client engagement. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and service experiences, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring operational efficiency across the board. Your experience in culinary operations, staff training, and resource management will be essential in driving success.
Job Summary
Summary: As a Chef, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support. You may be responsible for managing the departments scheduling, discipline, and/or hiring. You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides frontline culinary resources and support.
- Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.
- Assists with planning and creating menus.
- Produces and executes catering events.
- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
- Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
- Hands-on chef experience is required.
- Extensive catering experience is preferred.
- High volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- ServSafe Certification is preferred.
- Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
We are looking for someone with a proven ability to lead kitchen teams, maintain high food quality standards, and build strong working relationships with clients and team members. A passion for culinary excellence, strong communication skills, and a focus on continuous improvement are critical to thriving in this role.
At CSG, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values your contributions. We offer ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and recognition for your achievements. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with a company that is reshaping food service in healthcare and senior living, we invite you to submit your resume and connect with us.
Nearest Major Market: Wilmington
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Food Service, Chef, Culinary, Kitchen, Hospitality
