Perkins Management Services Company is a growing food service company.  We are looking for a CHEF MANAGER for one of our clients, Department of Commerce. 

The CHEF MANAGER is responsible for oversight of food preparation, management of the line staff and utility workers, inventory and purchasing, menu creation and pricing, food and labor budgeting, staff scheduling and kitchen safety and cleanliness maintenance.  In conjunction with direct reports, (s)he shall develop strategic operational plans aligned with the client’s mission, vision, and objectives to include sustainable practices while balancing the fiscal constraints of the operation.

Establish and maintain food production systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving of food related products.Responsible for menu planning and development.Ensure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and food safety levels in respective areas are met.Develop and be accountable for a safe culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.Develop operational component forecasts; monitor expenses and reports all variances.Responsible for component’s budgeting and accounting functions.Conduct periodic inventory.Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, and labor management.Recruit, hire, develop, and retain front line team.Drive customer service and employee engagement through effective use of customer and employee engagement surveys.Maintain records to comply with PMS, government, and accrediting agency standards.Develop marketing plan for account.Look for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention.Identify vertical sales growth opportunities and communicates with appropriate subject matter experts.Coordinate all catering events on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of food service experience as a chef with managerial experience.  The candidate should be able to work independently.   Serv Safe Certification required.

PMSC is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with PMSC without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, military status, marital status, veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.