Food Service Director/Chef

The Food Service Director/Chef will lead a team in the procurement, storage, preparation, and serving of food for a multi-operation location in a K-12 school setting. The role requires experience in food service management, culinary arts, and the National School Lunch Program. The position offers a great work-life balance with mostly day shifts Monday-Friday.

What You Will Do

The Food Service Director/Chef will plan, organize, and direct the work of team members, prepare and maintain budgets, approve food orders, and ensure food quality standards are met. The role also involves interviewing, selecting, managing, and developing team members, leading meetings, and fostering a team atmosphere.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of food service management experience, a background in culinary arts, and previous experience with the NSLP. The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency with financial aspects, and the ability to conduct high-level client meetings. The company offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) with a company match, paid vacations, and immense training and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of food service management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• Previous experience with NSLP
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct high-level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm, and positive attitude

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities