Chef Manager at Southern Foodservice Management Inc – GALLATIN, Tennessee

Job Summary

Provides daily operational support for kitchen/ front of house activities, develops kitchen/front of house staff, and oversees all operational management functions to include purchasing, inventory/cost control, payroll, etc. for a multi-shift operation. Ensures compliance with menu standards, Local Food Code and the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ServSafe, and Southern Foodservice Management Standards, Policies & Procedures and HACCP Plan (SureSafe). All the above listed job duties are to be executed in a teamwork type of approach and atmosphere.

• Work schedule will include weekdays and occasional Saturdays.
• Shift hours 6:00am - 4:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to kitchen team members regarding food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Provides guidance to front-of-house team members regarding menu items and service standards.
• Oversee and organize kitchen ordering, storage, and issuance.
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.
• Trains all new team members on kitchen and front of house standards.
• Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
• Be involved with product inventory.
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Works with Cooks to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.
• Works with team members on the sanitation program, to include keeping temp and sanitation logs.

Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture

We have a philosophy for every one on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:

• Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.
• Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
• Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
• Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

• Management and formal culinary training, previous restaurant/contract dining experience, extensive food and beverage knowledge, restaurant industry knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food service regulations.
• 5 years of experience working as a Food Service Director.
• 5 years of cooking experience.
• Must be able to pass background and drug test.
• Must have valid driver license.
• Strong Leadership and Management skills.
• Positive attitude and approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• ServSafe Certification required.

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 20lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent

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