CHEF MANAGER

A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Compass Group North America is the nations leading contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada and revenues of $8 billion in 2008. Our vision for success is a powerful one ? to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business ? from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and its our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, its important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. 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 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, The Americas Division 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 262270 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Hospitality/Food Service
	> Chef
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Compass Group North America
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