Chef Manager

Creative Dining Services

. Lead the daily dining services operation, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and consistently positive experiences .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSolon • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in culinary operations, including menu development, food production, and inventory management, while ensuring high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced dining environment, with a focus on efficiency and service excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Culinary Operations ManagementMenu DevelopmentBudgeting and Inventory ManagementTeam Leadership and DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Food ProductionMenu PlanningRecipe StandardizationFood Cost ControlCatering ServicesBasic Math SkillsInventory ManagementSanitation StandardsCulinary DegreeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam-Oriented AttitudeCustomer Service Skills

Industry Keywords

Food Service OperationCorporate Dining AccountCulinary ExcellenceCustomer SatisfactionFast-Paced Kitchen Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the daily dining services operation, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and consistently positive experiences
Oversee food production and culinary operations, including menu development, purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation, portion control, inventory, and record keeping
Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, service, sanitation, and overall culinary excellence
Actively participate in food preparation and production as needed
Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop team members
Manage purchasing and inventory while following company and account purchasing guidelines and maximizing resources
Standardize menus and recipes and communicate recipe and menu changes with the Creative Dining Services Home Office
Plan and oversee catering services, including scheduling, pricing, preparation, delivery, and customer follow-up
Monitor operating budgets and participate in budget and forecasting processes
Evaluate operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, service, and the dining experience
Identify opportunities to enhance menus, merchandising, and service in response to customer needs and market trends
Build relationships with customers, client contacts, employees, vendors, and the surrounding community
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen and food service environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years of professional chef experience
At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience
Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate recipe yields, conversions, and food quantities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
A positive, team-oriented attitude and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
Experience managing a food service operation or corporate dining account preferred
Experience managing budgeting, inventory, purchasing, and menu planning preferred
Experience with catering, food cost control, and staff development preferred
Experience working directly with clients and customers in a hospitality or food-service environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) Retirement with company match
Generous PTO
DailyPay earned wage access
Significant discounts with partner companies
Access to pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and career growth opportunities