Chef Manager (Sign-On Bonus) - University of Detroit Jesuit H.S.

Detroit MI

12 October, 2021

6:34 PM

Description

Quest Food Management Services is looking for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team!  So, if you’re passionate about food, guest experience and can run the daily operations of a kitchen crew, we’re interested in connecting with you! Position Summary The Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing the cafeteria and catering at unit. The Chef Manager position requires experience in the food service industry as well as client relations and leadership skills, and some basic accounting and/or bookkeeping practices. Apply Online:  https://quest-food-management-...  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage staff to include selection, work allocation, training, coaching and mentoring, problem resolution, performance evaluation and feedback, and corrective actionLead development of the food experience offered by Quest, including developing Quest’s food “brand” via recipes, menus, concepts, and merchandising Purchases inventory levels of cafeteria and catering service Manage signage and implement Quest promotions and marketing schemes that are rolled out each month  Lead development of systems and processes to ensure all food experiences are operationally and financially executable  Champion and advance Quest's nutritional standards in recipe, menu, and brand development Provide expertise in nutrition and wellness throughout Quest, including nutrition counseling for customers, operational advice and guidance regarding dietary needs, and nutrition and allergen information sharing Support Quest’s purchasing efforts to ensure product selection is aligned with food experience Lead Quest’s food safety and sanitation efforts, ensuring every meal is served with the highest levels of attention to safety for our guests Provide leadership in Quest’s corporate marketing and sales strategies Serve as Quest’s internal subject matter expert on sustainability, identifying ways for Quest to partner with clients to deliver onsite sustainability solutions and participate in industry best practices regarding sustainability Provide hands-on support as needed for special events and coverage for gaps in management presence at the account level Provide support in sales and marketing efforts for account retention and acquisition Maintain Quest high standards with customer service and exceeding our client’s expectations Consistently thrive to introduce new and exciting concepts to keep the account fresh and exciting Maintain all SOP standards Maintain all HACCP standards Perform other duties as assigned  Job Requirements/Specifications  Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Required: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a food service management and/or director role, leading a crew/teamStrong knowledge of the food service and hospitality; including, experience in food safety leadership within a catering or restaurant environment Experience in building and leading a high performing teams Proficient in MS Office; as well as experience in developing and managing budgets and inventoryResponsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager) Apply Online:  https://quest-food-management-... Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is a privately owned, full service, foodservice management company located in Lombard, Illinois with annual sales over $65 million. Founded in 1985, Quest has served schools (elementary, middle, high schools, college/universities) throughout Chicagoland guided by its mission to provide the communities we serve with fresh, high-quality food, exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service. It has been Quest’s employees who have been the cornerstone of our growth.  Quality people, quality food, and quality clients are our recipe for success. Led by our vision to create the most enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do it; with integrity, responsiveness, accountability, respect and excellence.   Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.