SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a Talented Chef Manager for a private day school in Villanova, PA. The Chef Manager will design and produce menus, plan and execute catering events, manage ordering, inventory, and our kitchen team. This is a retail food service operation.  While primarily a Monday through Friday operation,  catering events occur on the weekends and evenings. 

Check out this video about what we do:
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What you get:

• Appreciative community
• Benefits: Health/Life/Vision/Dental/Disability/401(k)
• Awesome team
• Career opportunities as company is growing rapidly
• Mission based company in whose values you can be proud

What you will do:

• Manage and train the kitchen staff
• Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills
• Create menus
• Merchandise, manage retail program
• Implement and maintain HACCP standards
• Develop client and customer relationships
• Deliver fabulous catering results
• Communicate clearly, professionally and effectively
• Deliver budgeted financial results
• Create a positive team environment
• Manage ordering and inventory

What you need:

• Minimum 5 years of prior food service management
• Minimum 3 years of prior retail food service
• Awesome team development skills
• High end catering experience
• High volume production experience
• High energy and stamina
• Knowledge of current food trends
• Community/ service minded
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Culinary degree preferred but not required
  
  

Join a team of dedicated chefs and culinary talent who appreciate the importance of preparing and serving a great meal!

At SAGE, we are known for creating exceptional dining experiences. We write innovative recipes that reflect diverse regional and international cuisines; we use the freshest, highest-quality ingredients on the market; and we cook from scratch in small batches.

Make a positive impact on students at some of the top independent schools and colleges in the country. Enjoy a small, community-focused environment and an authentic work-life balance. Cultivate your culinary skills with a value-based company that prefers to promote from within.

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.