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Sysco Northeast Rdc

Sales Consultant - USBL - US

Wichita, KS · On-site

$65 - $95/hr

  • Retirement

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits ...

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Brown University

This Assistant Director of Culinary Operations manages the daily administrative, operational, and culinary tasks, sanitation and safety of the Residential and Retail Dining production team serving ...

Sysco Northeast Rdc

Sales Consultant - Pratt, KS

Pratt, KS · On-site

$65 - $95/hr

  • Retirement

**Sales Territory - Pratt, KS Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team ...

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Todds Creole Kitchen

Kitchen Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

$38K - $45K/yr

Here, you'll have the chance to lead the crew, enhance your culinary management skills, and be part of a growing company that gives you the opportunity to grow as well! Key Responsibilities * Oversee ...

Sysco

Sales Consultant USBL- US

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

... Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. Why you should join our Sales Team:

Sysco

Sales Consultant - USBL - US

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

Sales territory - Kansas City Metropolitan area Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco ...

Sysco

Sales Consultant - Emporia, KS

Topeka, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

Salina, KS Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all ...

3M HEALTHCARE

Sales Consultant USBL- US

Olathe, KS · On-site

$60 - $100/hr

  • Retirement

... Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. Why you should join our Sales Team:

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Bristol Seafood

Sous Chef

Leawood, KS · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef by managing kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring consistency, quality, and food safety. You play a key role in menu ...

Sysco

Sales Consultant - Jefferson City, MO

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

... Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. Why you should join our Sales Team:

Sysco

Sales Consultant - USBL - US

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits ...

Sysco

Sales Consultant - USBL - US

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits ...

Sysco Corporation

Sales Consultant - Pratt, KS

Pratt, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

Sales Territory - Pratt, KS Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team ...

Sysco Corporation

Sales Consultant

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Retirement

... Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. Why you should join our Sales Team:

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How much do culinary manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for culinary manager in Kansas is $50,396.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,200.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a culinary manager do?

A culinary manager oversees the day-to-day operations in a restaurant or other food service venue. Some employers may call someone in this position a food service manager. Your duties in this career include making sure that customers enjoy their experience in the restaurant, sourcing inventory, hiring and training some employees, and ensuring proper preparation and cleanliness. During meal service, you may help expedite orders in the kitchen, although as a culinary manager, you usually do not cook any food yourself. You may also be involved in planning menus and establishing standards for restaurant employees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a culinary manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Culinary Manager, you need expertise in food preparation, kitchen operations, menu planning, and staff supervision, often supported by a degree in culinary arts or hospitality management. Familiarity with inventory management systems, food safety certifications (like ServSafe), and scheduling software is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help you motivate teams and handle high-pressure situations. These skills ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and a positive dining experience for guests.

What are the main challenges a culinary manager faces in leading a kitchen team?

A Culinary Manager often encounters challenges such as maintaining consistent food quality during busy service periods, managing diverse personalities within the kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Balancing operational costs while minimizing food waste is another common hurdle. Successful Culinary Managers typically focus on clear communication, continuous staff training, and fostering a collaborative environment to address these issues effectively.

What is the difference between Culinary Manager vs Kitchen Supervisor?

AspectCulinary ManagerKitchen Supervisor
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary degree often preferredFood safety certifications, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, hotels, catering services, overseeing culinary operationsCommercial kitchens, supervising kitchen staff and daily tasks
ResponsibilitiesMenu planning, staff management, quality controlSupervising food prep, ensuring safety standards, managing shifts

The Culinary Manager focuses on overall culinary operations, menu development, and team leadership, often with strategic responsibilities. The Kitchen Supervisor primarily oversees daily kitchen activities, ensuring food quality and safety. Both roles require food safety certifications and experience, but the Culinary Manager typically has broader responsibilities related to management and planning.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Manager job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,396 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Food Service Operations Support Manager

Elior North America

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Food Service Operations Support Manager

Job Reference Number: 40643
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Healthcare
Brand: Cura-Hospitality
Location: Wichita, Kansas (US-KS) 

The Role at a glance:

The Operations Support Manager (Operations & Culinary) serves as a key operational leader supporting multiple senior living communities throughout Kansas and Missouri. Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, this position provides hands-on operational, culinary, and leadership support to assigned locations while partnering closely with Area Managers, Food Service Directors, Executive Chefs, and community leadership teams to ensure operational excellence, exceptional resident satisfaction, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and team engagement.

The Operations Support Manager is responsible for providing interim operational leadership during management vacancies, assisting with new account transitions, supporting community openings and mobilizations, coaching management teams, implementing company initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across culinary operations. This role requires extensive travel and the flexibility to provide leadership wherever operational needs exist.  This is not a remote role.

What you'll be doing:
  • Actively supporting and applying all company and facility policies and procedures. 
  • Ensuring the highest quality of service to our customers and clients. 
  • Visiting assigned facilities as directed. 
  • Acting as the facility food service director in the event of FSD absences, staff shortages, etc. 
  • Offering guidance to managers in the disciplines of operations, finances, human resources, and client relationships.
What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice operations, culinary management, hospitality, healthcare dining, senior living, or long-term care.
Demonstrated experience leading both culinary and operational teams.
Strong knowledge of food production, purchasing, inventory management, food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance.
Experience managing financial performance including food cost, labor cost, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Excellent leadership, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Strong customer service and client relationship management skills.
Ability to organize multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel extensively throughout Kansas and Missouri with overnight travel as needed.


Nice-to-haves: 

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Foodservice Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Executive Chef (CEC), ServSafe Manager Certification, or similar professional certification.
Experience supporting multiple locations within senior living, healthcare, or contract dining services.
Experience with startup mobilizations, account transitions, and interim operational leadership.

Where you'll be working:

Presbyterian Mid Manors of America accounts throughout Kansas and Missouri

Our Benefits:
  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off 

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About Cura:

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.

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About Elior North America

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Elior North America enhances people's lives through culinary innovation and a commitment to providing exemplary service. Our family of companies, with more than 17,000 employees, provides food services and catering to over 1,500 client accounts in five industry segments across the continental United States. We are proud to be the fifth largest culinary management company in the country and excited to be the fastest growing organization in the industry. We focus on three ingredients for success to differentiate Elior from our competitors and position our company as a disruptor in the markets we serve. To support our ingredients for success and drive our mission and values, we need talented team members throughout our family of companies.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2008

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