Chef Manager

Job Reference Number: 22644
Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite
Segment: Healthcare
Brand: Cura-Hospitality
State: Kansas (US-KS)

Come join our amazing team and enjoy:

• No late Night Shifts!
• Weekly Pay!
• Free meals!
• Work/Life Balance!
• Competitive Benefits Package!
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• Employee Referral Bonus!
• 401K & Company Match!

Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry experience and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service, and excellence. We share an appetite for growth which drives all of us to continually reimagine our customers experience.

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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to join our Cura team in Topeka. As a Chef Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food production, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership skills, and culinary expertise.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Ensure all meals are prepared according to dietary requirements and company standards.
• Develop and implement menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef or management team.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate kitchen staff to ensure optimal performance and adherence to quality standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering ingredients and managing food costs to optimize budget performance.
• Create and maintain schedules for kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage during shifts.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Adapt to the unique needs of the senior living community, including understanding and catering to dietary restrictions and preferences when applicable.
  

Must-haves:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a culinary supervisor role
• Strong culinary skills with the ability to create and oversee menus, ensure high food quality, and manage portion control.
• Proven leadership and team management experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Budget management experience, including cost control and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous experience in Senior Living Environment
• Culinary certification or equivalent experience.

Topeka Presbyterian Manor

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Cura:

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. 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 youve 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.