Chef Manager **Great Hours, Retail Setting**

Come join a food service team that creates memorable, healthy dining experiences that are delivered with respect, quality service and a smile! Joining our team means working for a company that cares about YOU as much as we care about excellent food quality and those we serve. Come find your passion for food and service again with Glendale Dining Services!

Glendale Dining Services is on the lookout for a Chef Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be the leader and mentor in and out of the kitchen. We are looking for a candidate that is passionate about cooking and is looking to grow and learn with us. You will act as the chef and the manager for a team of food service professionals while overseeing catering, ordering, inventory, budgeting and menu planning and FOH operations. All-and-all we rely on you in partnership with the leadership team to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the food service program.

Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Must Haves:

• 5+ year's progressive food service/restaurant experience and passion and talent for cooking
• Experience managing FOH employees
• Experience working in a senior dining environment is preferred
• Degree from an accredited culinary program preferred but not necessary
• Successful management experience with the ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate team positively
• Good people skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient business etiquette and client relations skills
• Eager to learn through training
• Team oriented with positive attitude
• Business acumen, ability to manage food cost and budget
• Reliable Transportation
• Must have or be able to obtain current certifications and licenses required by local, state, and/or Federal guidelines for food production management.

***Satisfyingly Complete a background check, drug screen, TB test, physical, and be COVID-19 vaccinated***

We offer a competitive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, ST/LT, Life, Paid Vacations, Personal Time, a 401(k) with a company match, training, and opportunities for growth! Plus – get one meal per shift on us!

PLEASE NOTE: Glendale Dining Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.