Chef Manager at Creative Dining Services

Holland, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary leadership, Kitchen management, Menu planning, Team development, Food safety compliance, Operational precision, Recipe scaling, Inventory management, Hospitality, Staff training, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Quality control, Communication, Strategic planning

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Creative Dining Services is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the culinary heartbeat of Geneva Camp - a vibrant, community-centered environment where hospitality and guest experience comes together. This role partners closely with the on-site food service director and oversees the day-to-day dining operations with a focus on culinary excellence, team development, and operational precision. The Chef Manager is a hands-on culinary leader who brings creativity, consistency, and strong kitchen management to a dynamic camp setting. You'll shape menus, elevate food quality, coach a diverse team, and ensure that every guest enjoys memorable, well-executed meals. Creative Dining Services is seeking a Chef Manager to lead day-to-day culinary operations at Geneva Camp. This role is ideal for a chef that thrives in a hands-on leadership position--owning kitchen execution, developing a strong team, and delivering a high-quality dining experience in a collaborative someone who brings together operational excellence and people leadership to create a memorable dining experience for guests and staff alike. This role is both hands-on in the kitchen and strategic in leadership- overseeing daily operations, developing strong team culture, and ensuring the dining program reflects quality, consistency, and hospitality at every level. Core Responsibilities: * Deliver an exceptional guest experience through thoughtful planning, organized execution, and a service mindset that builds strong relationships and supports long-term account success. * Championing culinary quality by implementing and maintaining high standards across all food production, presentation, and service areas. * Lead, train, and develop the culinary team, fostering a positive, high-performance culture. * Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. * Steward resources responsibly, through smart menu planning, accurate forecasting, proper receiving and storage, and adherence to purchasing policies, sustainability goals, and quality specifications The Ideal Candidate Will Have: * Two years of chef experience; culinary degree preferred * Two years of supervisory or kitchen leadership experience * Strong foundational skills in basic math, including yields, conversions, and recipe scaling * Comfort with Microsoft Office and basic administrative systems * A passion for hospitality, a commitment to quality, and the ability to lead with both confidence and humility We Offer: * Competitive pay and bonus opportunities * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with a company match * And much, much more! About Creative Dining Services Creative Dining Services partners with colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, senior living communities, conference centers, K‑12 schools, and camps to deliver hospitality that is fun, innovative, and deeply community‑focused. We believe food should bring people together — and we build dining experiences that do exactly that. Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran‑Friendly.

Responsibilities

The Chef Manager oversees daily culinary operations, including menu planning, food production, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. They are responsible for leading and developing the culinary team to ensure a positive, high-performance culture and an exceptional guest experience.