CHEF MANAGER

A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Compass Group, North America

Compass Group North America is the leader in contract foodservice and hospitality. By combining fresh ideas with the industrys greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice and support services company with $9 billion in revenues in 2008. With 388,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of 11 billion in the year to September 30, 2008.

Play a key role in our future success:

Job Description

Responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation under the direction of the Director.  Serves as the primary chef for individual cafeteria and manager overseeing dining operations.  Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation.  Duties also include menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management.

Recipe to Succeed:

* Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills * Good communication skills both written and verbal * Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customers, client, and associate * Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory. * Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions. * Ability to perform various motor skills such as; lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis * Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions * Ability to get along well with others, to demonstrate flexibility and patience, to work as a member of a team. * Culinary creativity and menu writing abilities * Exhibit courtesy, tact and reasonable speed in performance of duties

Necessary Ingredients:

* Minimum of A.A. Degree in Culinary Arts. * Three (3) to five (5) years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control. * Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. * Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable. * ServSafe® certified is a plus.

Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group, North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you• re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industrys best.

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group, North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V.

Please refer to job code 259210 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Hospitality/Food Service
	> Chef
Location:	New York, NY
County:	New York County
ZIP Code:	10001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Compass Group North America
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