Culinary Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Palm Desert, California, United States Compass Group Careers Full time
Job Overview

Position: Chef Manager

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Company: Unidine, a member of Compass Group USA

About Us

Unidine is a premier hospitality food service organization, dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through our talented and passionate team. Our commitment to fresh, scratch cooking and innovative dining concepts allows us to continually redefine culinary standards across numerous venues nationwide.

Role Summary

We are in search of a proactive Chef Manager to oversee our culinary and food service operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the success of our food service offerings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of culinary operations, including inventory management, ordering, and receiving.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of P&L accountability and experience in contract-managed services.
  • Develop menus with a focus on cost control, sourcing local ingredients, and sustainability.
  • Foster a passion for sustainability within the culinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of HACCP standards.
  • A minimum of three years in culinary management within contract foodservice or fine dining environments.
  • Strong understanding of food trends, quality control, sanitation, and presentation.
  • Experience in exposition cooking is required.
  • ServSafe certification is advantageous.
Benefits

Unidine offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Health and Wellness Initiatives

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on business needs.



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