Cater to You has an exciting opportunity for Chef Managers to learn, grow, and develop into senior unit level managers. Chef Managers are responsible for overseeing the cooking and preparing of all food items, for both daily foodservice and catered events. They are the front line of culinary and service excellence and work collaboratively as mentors to all other team members. They supervise and lead the kitchen team, complete administrative tasks, and are our liaison to the school community. An ... more details
Chef Manager
Job Reference Number: 20333 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Education Brand: Lexington-Independents State: New York (US-NY)
The Role at a glance:
Cater to You has an exciting opportunity for Chef Managers to learn, grow, and develop into senior unit level managers. Chef Managers are responsible for overseeing the cooking and preparing of all food items, for both daily foodservice and catered events. They are the front line of culinary and service excellence and work collaboratively as mentors to all other team members. They supervise and lead the kitchen team, complete administrative tasks, and are our liaison to the school community.
An ideal Chef Manager embraces and cultivates our spirit of farm to table delicious food, genuine hospitality and establish the structure and organization required of a first-class foodservice program.
Where you'll be working:
Manhattan
Thirty years ago Cater to You Food Service began providing lunch programs to independent schools. Today, CTY prepares more than 13,000 fresh meals daily for students ranging from pre-schoolers to high school seniors. Our wholesome offerings are always created on-site, from scratch, using better-for-you premium products. Cater to You Food Service is looking for enthusiastic and committed team members to help us grow + continue to create better-for-you food for school children.
To learn more, select the link https://vimeo.com/314098750
Our Benefits:
Medical (FT Employees)
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
EAP
401k
Sick Time
Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
Paid Time Off
Your Pay
$70,000 - $80,000 / year
What you'll be doing:
Coordinate all menu planning, quantities needed, and preparation lists with the Sous/Jr. Sous Chef as needed.
Place orders, reconcile invoices, take weekly physical inventory, manage budgeted food, and labor costs
Plan, organize and lead food production, service, pack outs and/or deliveries.
Ensure food production and service is managed efficiently and effectively.
Ensure Galley recipes are communicated to and followed by the kitchen team.
Ensure all food is prepared, stored, served, and packaged in accordance with all DOH food and allergen safety guidelines.
Manage all dietary needs/allergen restrictions and ensure diners nutritional safety.
Ensure all CTY signage and presentation standards are in place and maintained.
Train and develop kitchen team in food, allergen, and workplace safety and CTY standards.
Manage team member uniform/presentation standards and health and safety protocol.
Manage team member daily and weekly time and attendance. Manage weekly payroll process.
Manage team member performance documentation and evaluations.
Preparation and execution for catering and events.
Ensuring all facilities, storage areas, preparation areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained in accordance with DOH and CTY standards.
Ensuring any needed equipment and/or refrigeration repairs are communicated and followed up on with the appropriate point persons.
Communicate frequently and effectively with key points of contact in the school community including administrators, faculty, and parents.
If applicable:
Manage pre-orders and communicate with families as needed.
Manage POS system, cashiers, and transaction process
Manage daily sales- reports, reconciliation, and cash/deposit flow
What we're looking for:
Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Effective Communication Skills
Business Acumen
Thoroughness
Proactive and positive; interact professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers
A demonstrated ability to identify areas of improvement and implement solutions
Must-haves:
Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred
A minimum of 3-5 years progressive culinary management experience
Strong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to train others
NYC Food Handler’s certification, Serv Safe certification and Allertrain certification
Nice to have:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Computer literate (Microsoft suite)
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position directly supervises kitchen and service team members.
Work Environment:
The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 50 pounds is required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position may require long hours and weekend work.
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About Cater to You:
Thirty years ago Cater to You Food Service began providing lunch programs to independent schools. Today, CTY prepares more than 13,000 fresh meals daily for students ranging from pre-schoolers to high school seniors. Our wholesome offerings are always created on-site, from scratch, using better-for-you premium products. Cater to You Food Service is looking for enthusiastic and committed team members to help us grow + continue to create better-for-you food for school children.
To learn more, select the link https://vimeo.com/314098750
About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
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