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Compass Group

Chef Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Chef Manager Salary: $85,000-$95,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon ... We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the ...

Princess Cruises

Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Reporting To: Executive Chef Description Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an employer of choice ...

Princess Cruises

Sushi Chef

New York, NY · On-site

Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Reporting To: Executive Chef Description Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an employer of choice ...

Metz Culinary Management

Sous Chef

Amityville, NY · On-site

$51K - $69K/yr

Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College ... Requirements: * 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience or Sous Chef * High Volume background

Pocruises

HAL - Sous Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Fixed Term Contract Location: Global Reporting To: Executive Sous Chef Description Responsible for directing and overseeing team members and overall food preparation, production, and presentation in ...

Holland America Line & Seabourn

HAL - Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

Fixed Term Contract Location: Global Reporting To: Executive Sous Chef Description Responsible for directing and overseeing team members and overall food preparation, production, and presentation in ...

Princess Cruises

Chef de Partie Pastry

New York, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Reporting To: Executive Pastry Bakery Chef Description Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an ...

AccessHR

Executive Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Contract * Job Type: Yearly contract with possibility of extension * End Date: Depending on when ... Proven experience as a Chef in a similar position, preferably in a hotel setting and private ...

AccessHR

Executive Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Contract * Job Type: Yearly contract with possibility of extension * End Date:Depending on when the ... Proven experience as a Chef in a similar position, preferably in a hotel setting and private ...

Regis Corporation

Sous Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College ... Requirements: * 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience or Sous Chef * High Volume background

Metz Culinary Management

Sous Chef

Flushing, NY · On-site

$52K - $70K/yr

Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College ... Requirements: * 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience or Sous Chef * High Volume background

Princess Cruises

Demi Chef de Partie

New York, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Reporting To: Chef De Partie Description Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an employer of choice ...

Princess Cruises

Demi Chef de Partie Baker

New York, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Reporting To: Chef De Partie Baker Description Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an employer of ...

Princess Cruises

Chef De Partie Baker

New York, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Chef De Partie Baker Department: Galley Employment Type ... Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Reporting To: Chief Baker Description Set a course for ...

Princess Cruises

Executive Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$71K - $90K/yr

Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Reporting To: Executive Chef Description Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! As one of the world's leading cruise brands and an employer of choice ...

Princess Cruises

Chef de Partie Pastry

New York, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Additionally, they assist in training and orientation for new-to-vessel or first-contract pastry staff as directed by the Executive Pastry & Bakery Chef. * Formal qualification in pastry arts from a ...

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Chef Manager

Compass Group

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,099 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

351st of 500 rated business services

Job description

Position Title: Chef Manager 

Salary:  $85,000-$95,000

Other Forms of Compensation:  

Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

Job Summary:

This is a Great Opportunity to join a great company. We are seeking a growth minded Chef Manager for our growing business. In this role you will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
  • Possesses a passion for sustainability

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Must have a working knowledge of HACCP
  • Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
  • Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Experience with exposition cooking needed
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • ServSafe certified is a plus

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1557804

Bon Appetit 

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