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Paramount Events - Fuelgood - Chef Manager

The Paramount Group

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

The Chef Manager will oversee daily culinary and catering operations at our downtown Chicago location, including the corporate restaurant and all onsite catering services. This role requires strong food service experience, proven leadership ability, excellent client relations skills, and a working knowledge of basic accounting procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

  • Support day-to-day culinary operations for both the corporate restaurant and catering programs.
  • Lead, train, and mentor team members while fostering a positive, professional, and inclusive work environment.
  • Promote and uphold all company policies, best practices, and operational standards.

Training & Staff Development

  • Identify emerging leaders and support their growth as fuelgood continues to expand.
  • Facilitate training, skill-building initiatives, and 30/60/90-day performance reviews.
  • Assist in creating structured career paths and development plans for team members.

Guest Experience & Nutrition

  • Guide and support fuelgood’s guest experience and nutrition initiatives.
  • Provide strategic direction to ensure high-quality, nutritious offerings aligned with fuelgood standards.
  • Build strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction across all service areas.

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure that all safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards are consistently met and maintained.
  • Maintain accurate operational, financial, and accounting procedures as required.
Requirements:

Required:

  • 3+ years of culinary or food service leadership experience (Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar).
  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent communication and client service skills.
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting and food service financials.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience in corporate dining, wellness-focused concepts, or high-volume catering.
  • Knowledge of nutrition-focused menus or wellness-based food programs.
  • ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
Vacancy posted a month ago
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