Area Chef Manager​/Relief Chef - Southern CA; Orange

Position: Area Chef Manager/ Relief Chef - Southern CA (Orange County)
Culin Art Sector

** Salary:**    **$85,000 - $90,000/yr*
* ** Other Forms of Compensation:
** Mileage Reimbursement

Culin Art Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. Culin Art's extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

** Job Summary*
* We are seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented  
** Area Chef / Relief Manager
** to support Culin Art's culinary and food service operations throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The ideal candidate will be based in Orange County and willing to travel as needed to support locations across the region.

This role is responsible for driving culinary excellence and ensuring the overall success of food service operations at assigned accounts. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business needs, including regional travel, are essential for success in this position.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Full culinary management of food service operation to include 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

+ Possesses a passion for sustainability

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + The ideal candidate should reside in Orange County, CA

+ Must have a working knowledge of HACCP

+ Three years of culinary management experience in contract food service, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control

+ Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

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Experience with exhibition cooking needed

+ Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

+ Serv Safe certified is a plus

+ Open to travel to LA, San Diego, and Orange County CA as business warrants

** Apply to Culin Art today!*
* ** _Culin

Art is a member of Compass Group USA_*
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** Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.*
* ** Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.*
* Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

** Associates at Culin Art are offered many fantastic benefits.*
* + Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  ( Wage Transparency   or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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* Culin Art Sector

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