Chef Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Chef Manager – Corporate Café Birmingham, AL

Schedule: Monday–Friday Day Hours - $65-70,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and hands-on Chef Manager to lead the culinary operations of a high-quality corporate café. This position is ideal for a chef who enjoys being actively involved in daily kitchen operations while also providing strong leadership, organization, and team development.

The Chef Manager will oversee food preparation, menu execution, quality standards, inventory, ordering, food safety, and daily café operations. The successful candidate will lead by example, working alongside the culinary team to ensure exceptional food, service, and guest satisfaction.

This is a Monday–Friday position with no regular weekend schedule, making it an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional seeking a consistent corporate schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience, preferably in a café, corporate dining, hotel, restaurant, or high-volume food-service environment.
• Previous experience in a Chef, Sous Chef, Chef Manager, or Kitchen Manager role.
• Strong cooking and culinary skills with a passion for quality food.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team.
• Experience with menu planning, recipe execution, ordering, inventory, and food-cost management.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable being hands-on in the kitchen and leading from the front.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Food safety certification such as ServSafe preferred or required based on local regulations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a working chef and strong people leader who takes pride in both the food and the operation. You bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, creativity, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding café experience every day.

What We Offer

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Consistent daytime corporate dining environment
• No regular weekend or late-night shifts
• Opportunity to lead and develop a culinary team
• Creative input into menus and daily food offerings
• Professional corporate environment
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Please email resume :

Ben Schwartz | President | Harper Associates

Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.

Company Description

Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.