Sr. Chef Manager - EDU/ new business (Spring Hill,

 Salary:  $60,000-$70,000 / year

 

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions. 

Bring your culinary leadership to center stage as our Sr. Chef Manager in Spring Hill, FL!

In this high-impact role as a Sr. Chef Manager, you’ll lead both back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house operations for a vibrant education account, overseeing daily dining, catering, and concessions while shaping an exceptional food experience for students and staff.

You’ll be the creative force behind a quality-driven culinary program—designing engaging menus, ensuring top-tier food and sanitation standards, and keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. From managing inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to overseeing financial reporting, you’ll have full ownership of the program’s success.

Just as important, you’ll build and inspire a strong culinary team. You’ll hire, train, coach, and develop staff, fostering a positive kitchen culture where people can grow and do their best work every day.

 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs
• Conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Maintains an active role in managing team developments
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned 
• Catering and concessions

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Five years of progressive culinary management experience
• Prior culinary experience in an education setting is desired
• Catering experience
• Must possess a passion for excellence
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls, along with  proper storage and use of food
• Purchasing, food storage, and sanitation experience
• P&L and financial reporting experience
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls
• Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
• Ability to lift, bend and carry up to 40 lbs
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

 

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.