Chef Manager - Urgently hiring!

Floating Chef Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite
Dining & Events
Brand: Lancer-Hospitality
We are looking to add an experienced, motivated Traveling Chef Manager for our 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.
Operational Support & Coverage
Provide on-site culinary and managerial leadership during:

Chef PTO/vacation coverage
Assume full responsibility of kitchen operations including:
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:
Partner with Chef Managers to improve:
Speed of service
Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and mentorship to kitchen teams
Support Chef Managers with:
Training and onboarding
Performance coaching
Step in as the acting Food Service Manager/Chef Manager when needed

Standards, Compliance & Financial Performance
Company food safety and sanitation standards
Support locations in achieving:
Food cost control targets
Identify operational gaps and implement immediate corrective actions

Client & Business Support

Support account teams in delivering contractual expectations and service excellence
Team performance
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
• Willingness to travel frequently across assigned regions

Experience in contract foodservice, hospitality, corporate dining, or attractions (zoos, museums, venues)
Previously worked in a corporate culinary structure
Medical (FT Employees)
~ Dental

~ EAP

• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Lancer Hospitality has over 30 years of experience supporting a diverse clientele in a variety of settings with their foodservice needs. Our management experience has allowed us to develop strong, long-lasting, and personal relationships with clients and to build a scope of service that can make a real difference in businesses and communities.

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.