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Chef Manager

Quest Food Management Services

Chef Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Quest Food Management Services is looking for a Chef Manager to join our team!

    Work for a growing company with a personal touch. Leadership is visible, approachable and shows that they care about their teams. Quest allows you to become an integral part of the local community, in an environment where you are listened to, supported and work-life balance and consistent scheduling is a priority. You are not just a number at Quest.

    We provide the communities we serve with fresh, high-quality food, exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service. We are committed to creating the most enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do it, which is achieved through an unwavering commitment to our values:

    Integrity: we do the right thing at all times

    Responsiveness: we listen and respond quickly to provide the best solutions

    Accountability: we do what we say we will do and accept responsibility for the results

    Respect: we treat others better than we expect to be treated ourselves

    Excellence: we deliver the best experience possible

    Position Summary

    The Chef Manager position will assist in 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 basic accounting practices.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced. Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and missions through actions on a daily basis.

    Adhering to all Corporate deadlines in regards to Mealtime, Invoices, Payroll and EOM

    Continually measure customer satisfaction levels through feedback and resolve any issues immediately.

    Identify and groom next level personnel to grow with company. Develop career paths including training schedules and time frames.

    Purchases inventory levels of cafeteria and catering service.

    Manage signage and implement Quest promotions and marketing schemes that are rolled out each month

    Manage staff to include selection, work allocation, training, coaching and mentoring, problem resolution, performance evaluation and feedback, and corrective action.

    Lead development of the food experience offered by Quest, including developing Quest’s food “brand” via recipes, menus, concepts, and merchandising.

    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:

    Three years of experience in food service management

    Experience in developing and managing budgets

    Experience in food safety leadership within a food service or restaurant environment

    Experience in building and leading a high performing team

    Strong client relations experience · Proficient in MS Office

    Strong knowledge of the food service and hospitality industry

    Requires extensive hours at times and frequent local travel

    Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager)

    There are full-time and part-time positions available. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our website at https://www.questfms.com/.

    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.

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