CHEF MANAGER

Salary: $95000 - $100000 / year

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As the Chef Manager, you’ll have complete culinary and operational leadership of a dining program within a prestigious law firm generating approximately $2 million in annual business. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on Chef Manager to take ownership of both the BOH and FOH operations, lead a team of 7, and serve as the primary partner to the client.

The Chef Manager is the sole manager for the account and will oversee culinary operations, team leadership, client relations, HR responsibilities, financial performance, purchasing, inventory, and menu development. This role requires a confident culinary leader who can balance exceptional food with strong business and people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all daily BOH and FOH operations for a high-volume corporate dining program.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 7 associates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship builder with the law firm client.
• Develop fresh, creative menus and introduce a new and innovative hot entrée program each week.
• Oversee daily food production, quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Manage purchasing, ordering, inventory, waste, and food cost controls.
• Own the account’s P&L, financial reporting, and budget performance.
• Handle HR-related responsibilities including coaching, employee relations, training, and performance management.
• Maintain exceptional food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and operational standards.
• Partner with the client to understand needs and continuously improve the dining experience.
• Maintain a polished, professional, and welcoming dining environment.
• Stay current with culinary trends and bring creativity and innovation to the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive culinary management experience.
• Must have a strong chef/culinary background with hands-on cooking and menu development experience.
• Experience managing both BOH and FOH operations.
• Proven ability to create innovative menus in a high-volume dining environment.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, food costs, purchasing, and inventory.
• Strong leadership and HR/employee relations experience.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Confident, self-motivated leader who can work independently and take ownership of an operation.
• Organized, patient, and willing to learn; strong team player who embraces continuous development.
• Experience in corporate dining, law firms, hotels, restaurants, or other high-end foodservice environments preferred.
• Culinary degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 lbs.

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Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1545930

Flik Hospitality Group

Kristan McIntosh

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