Chef- new business/pipeline (Shaker Heights, OH)

Compass Group•Beachwood, OH

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job SummaryAs a Chef, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support for a dining account in Shaker Heights, Ohio. You may be responsible for managing the culinary departments scheduling, discipline, and/or hiring. You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Requirements

At least 3 years of culinary management experience.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, and/or related food service operations preferred.
Hands-on chef experience is required.
Extensive catering experience is preferred.
High volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
ServSafe Certification is preferred.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides frontline culinary resources and support.
Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.
Assists with planning and creating menus.
Produces and executes catering events.
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
Performs other duties as assigned.