Sr Manager of Culinary

Req ID: 433778

Welcome to Love’s! 

 

 

Where People are the Heart of Our Success 

 

 

Culinary Development Supervisor

At Love's, our values go beyond our name.  We look for those same values in our people. The Culinary Development Supervisor at Love's Travel Stops is a critical element to the success of our long-term business strategy within our Food Service Department. Culinary Development Supervisor will help run our business by overseeing all operations within our Corporate Kitchen and our Category Management team while partnering with our Manager of Deli and Sr Mgr of Operations. This role would include the performance of various daily and strategic managerial duties by overseeing, directing, and coordinating activities around innovation and strategy.

 

Experience Required

• 5+ years in a senior management position or a Corporate Chef position is required.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as an executive chef or corporate chef.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary trends, techniques, and food sourcing.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.
• Category Management experience.

 

 

Role Description and Responsibilities:

Menu Development:

Design and create diverse and innovative menus that cater to the tastes and preferences of the target audience.

Ensure that menus align with corporate objectives, dietary restrictions, and nutritional guidelines.

Culinary Standards:

Establish and maintain high culinary standards across all corporate dining facilities.

Implement and enforce best practices in food preparation, presentation, and service.

Budget Management:

Work closely with the FS department to develop and manage budgets for food and labor costs.

Source cost-effective ingredients without compromising on quality.

Quality Control:

Conduct regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.

Implement quality control measures to guarantee consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.

Leadership:

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.

Vendor Relationships:

Build and maintain strong relationships with food suppliers and vendors.

Negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms for the procurement of quality ingredients.

Event Planning:

Collaborate with event planners to create customized catering options for corporate events and functions.

Ensure seamless execution of catering services, including on-site coordination.

Adaptability:

Stay current with industry trends, culinary techniques, and dietary preferences.

Adjust menus and strategies in response to changing market trends and customer feedback.

Compliance:

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food handling and storage guidelines.

Keep abreast of and adhere to local, state, and federal regulations related to the foodservice industry.

 

Coaching & Development

• Develop an effective succession plan that leads to internal growth within the department.
• Create detailed personalized development plans for the Category Team on all levels
• Ensure that all employees follow Love’s safety procedures while using a sharp knife, a food slicer, toaster, oven, fryers, and other food preparation tools and appliances.
• Responsible for protecting company assets with various audit processes and ensure that all cash handling and Love’s policies and procedures are being followed by all employees.
• Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities

 

Benefits That Can't Be Beat

• Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans 
• Flexible Scheduling 
• Road to Success Program for career development 
• On-the-job training 
• Competitive salary
• Quarterly Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Holiday pay 
• 401(k) with matching contributions 
• Parental Leave 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Laptop/Mobile Phone
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

 

Typical Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear. 
• Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing and ladder usage.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth p