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Upper Crust Food Service

Traveling Chef

Denver, CO · On-site

While on-site, the Traveling Chef assumes the responsibilities of the Head Chef, which include creating, planning, and executing weekly menus from scratch, incorporating feedback from both clients ...

Upper Crust Food Service

Traveling Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

While on-site, the Traveling Chef assumes the responsibilities of the Head Chef, which include creating, planning, and executing weekly menus from scratch, incorporating feedback from both clients ...

Hilton Garden Inn

Traveling Chef

Omaha, NE · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Kinseth Hospitality

Traveling Chef

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Kinseth Hotel Corporation

Traveling Chef

Coralville, IA · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Kinseth Hospitality

Traveling Chef

Omaha, NE

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Kinseth Hospitality

Traveling Chef

Glenview, IL · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Kinseth Hospitality

Traveling Chef

Rock Island, IL · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Marriott

Traveling Chef

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Holiday Inn

Traveling Chef

Rock Island, IL · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Renaissance Chicago

Traveling Chef

Glenview, IL · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Kinseth Hospitality

Traveling Chef

Coralville, IA · On-site

Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants TRAVELING CHEFS needed to travel ... Specifies number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage and dessert to control ...

Dartcor

Area Chef Manager

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$75K/yr

... From Us? * Competitive salary-$75,000, 401K after 1 year * Travel allowance will be provided ... Join our team as an Area Chef Manager and take the next step in your culinary career!

Dartcor

Area Chef Manager

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$75K/yr

... Chef to rotate across our Dartcor Hospitality Group portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to build ... From Us? * Competitive salary-$75,000, 401K after 1 year * Travel allowance will be provided

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for from home traveling chef in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsCulinary certifications, experience in travel and cateringCulinary certifications, client-specific menu planning
Work EnvironmentTraveling to clients' locations, often private homes or eventsPreparing meals in clients' homes on a regular basis
Employer & IndustryPrivate clients, catering companies, event plannersIndividual clients, high-net-worth households
Search & Comparison IntentTraveling culinary services, private chef jobsIn-home meal preparation, personal chef services

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Traveling Chef Manager

Elior North America

Saint Louis Park, MN

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Traveling Chef Manager

Job Reference Number: 41299
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Corporate-Chefs
Location:Metropoint

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated Traveling Chef Manager for our Corporate Chefs and Lancer Hospitality team. As a traveling chef manager, you will have the opportunity to prepare innovative cuisine and manage BOH operations. This position will be a traveling chef manager for Lancer Hospitality and Corporate Chefs units in the Twin Cities area.

The Traveling Chef Manager is a dynamic, high-impact culinary leader responsible for supporting multiple accounts across Lancer Hospitality and Corporate Chefs. This role operates as a floating chef/manager, providing on-site leadership during periods of transition, peak operating times PTO, vacations, or vacancies.

The Traveling Chef Manager serves as a stabilizer and performance driver, ensuring continuity in food quality, safety, team leadership, and client satisfaction. This individual partners closely with Chef Managers and operations leadership to uphold brand standards, execute culinary programs, and deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences and will directly report to District Manager.

What you'll be doing:

Operational Support & Coverage

Provide on-site culinary and managerial leadership during:

  • Chef PTO/vacation coverage
  • Open or transitional leadership roles
  • High-volume or peak operating periods (POT)
  • Assume full responsibility of kitchen operations including:
  • Production and execution
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Ordering and inventory management
  • Food safety and sanitation compliance
  • AR and accounting as needed - Dependent on leave status to who they are supporting

Culinary Execution & Program Support

  • Execute and reinforce Lancer and Corporate Chefs culinary standards, recipes, and menu programs
  • Support rollout and consistency of:
  • Seasonal menus
  • Promotional programs
  • Client-driven initiatives
  • Partner with Chef Managers to improve:
  • Menu execution
  • Plate presentation
  • Speed of service

Leadership & Team Development

  • Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and mentorship to kitchen teams
  • Support Chef Managers with:
  • Training and onboarding
  • Performance coaching
  • Accountability to standards
  • Step in as the acting Food Service Manager/Chef Manager when needed

Standards, Compliance & Financial Performance

Ensure strict adherence to:    

  • Health department regulations
  • Company food safety and sanitation standards
  • Allergen awareness and compliance protocols
  • Support locations in achieving:
  • Food cost control targets
  • Labor efficiency goals
  • Waste reduction initiatives
  • Identify operational gaps and implement immediate corrective actions

Client & Business Support

  • Maintain a strong, professional presence with clients and stakeholders
  • Support account teams in delivering contractual expectations and service excellence
  • Provide feedback and reporting to leadership on:
  • Operational challenges
  • Team performance
  • Opportunities for improvement
What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

  • 3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience (Executive Chef, Chef Manager, Food Service manager or similar)
  • Strong background in multi-unit or high-volume foodservice operations is a plus
  • Proven ability to step into new environments quickly and drive results
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Willingness to travel frequently across assigned regions

Nice-to-haves:

  • Experience in contract foodservice, hospitality, corporate dining, or attractions (zoos, museums, venues)
  • Experience with menu development and program execution
  • Previously worked in a corporate culinary structure
Compensation Range

$60,000-65,000/yr. dependent on experience. #LIGG1 #boost

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 

About Corporate Chefs:

Offering foodservice management services to businesses across 17 states and the District of Columbia, Corporate Chefs is an on-site restaurant company that works to provide excellent dining solutions to our clients. With over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on cooking every meal from scratch, sourcing our ingredients locally, and focusing on the health and wellbeing of our clients.

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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