What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef Manager position at Southern Foodservice Management Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary :
The Chef Manager is a highly motived individual who plans, organizes, and directs departmental activities to provide all food services in accordance with contract in place. Highly involved with the culinary production of menu items, and catering events. The Chef Manager should be energetic, strong leadership skills, customer service oriented, and have excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities :
Provides guidance to kitchen staff members regarding food preparation, cooking, and presentation
Oversee and organize kitchen ordering, storage, and issuance
Budget and menu development
Direct all departmental administrative activities
Follow all company policies and procedures
Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time
Develop staff’s skills and encourage growth
Responsible for recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
Communicate job expectations to direct reports; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures
Research, prepare, present Client proposals and projects as needed / required
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
Must meet productivity standards and complete work in timely manner
Personnel development of staff; both salary and hourly employees
Maintain safety and sanitation standards
Point of Contact for onsite day to day client interaction
Consult with clients regarding catering events and menus
Resolve employee relation issues and personnel follow-through
Conduct personnel interviews
Conduct random facility inspections to ensure compliance
Responsibilities Continued :
Conduct weekly staff meetings
Responsible for management training and testing
Control costs in labor, production of food, and for fixed and non-fixed price expenses
Comply with the company’s dress code policy
Perform other duties as assigned or directed
Qualifications and Skills :
Five years experiences in restaurant and / or another food service industry
Must have prior experience in directing and managing multiple employees
Within the last three (3) years have successfully managed a restaurant, kitchen and / or catering
Prior food service management or culinary background in an institutional setting. Such as : Corporate Services, University, Healthcare, or government installation, preferred
Computer skills and working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Serv-Safe certified
Ability to multi-task
Excellent management and communication skills, as well as a high focus on customer service
Expert knowledge of food production and menu development
Knowledge of the HACCP, FDA Food Code, sanitation and safety procedures
Previous budget development experience required
Must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to analyze financial statements
Proficiency in cost analysis including food, labor, and controllable expenditures
Excellent critical thinking and time management skills
Positive, helpful attitude toward customers and peers, including the ability to speak clearly and convey information accurately
Ability to work well under intense time pressure
Excellent emotional control in fast-paced environments
Flexible schedule required
Must be able to prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work long hours in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.
Must possess a high level of the following :
Problem solving and active listening skills
Customer service orientated
Oral communication
Written communication
Quality management
Delegation
Judgment
Professionalism
Dependability
Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture :
We have a philosophy for each and every one on our service team to give something extra.
A Southern Foodservice Management employee : Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members
Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE
Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills
Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction
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