CHEF MANAGER
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering
Position Title:
CHEF MANAGER - Canaan, CT
Salary: $68,000 - $70,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
Bonus + Benefits
Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!
An industry-leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people who share their passion, creativity, and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts, and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros provide a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary.
Job SummaryThis is a great opportunity to join a great company. We are seeking a growth‑minded Chef Manager for our growing business. In this role you will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation in a skilled nursing community, overseeing 10‑12 hourly employees.
Key Responsibilities- Full culinary management of food service operation, including inventory, ordering, and receiving
- Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract‑managed service experience is desirable
- Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing, and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
- Passion for sustainability adomo>
- Working knowledge of HACCP
- Three years of culinary management experience in contract food service, fine dining setting, or a restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
- Prefer senior living or healthcare experience
- Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Experience with exposition cooking needed
- Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract‑managed service experience is desirable
- Serv Safe certified is a plus
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance / AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
Preferred Qualifications
Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA.
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