Float Chef - Connecticut/ New York

Salary:  $65,000 to $70,000 / year CulinArt 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. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions. Job SummaryCulinArt Group is seeking a talented and adaptable Float Chef to support our K–12 boarding school accounts across Connecticut and New York. In this role, you will travel between various locations to provide both back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house operational support. Responsibilities include maintaining a high-quality culinary program, overseeing menu development, inventory management, purchasing, and ensuring effective labor and food cost controls. You will also process all required financial reporting while upholding strict sanitation and safety standards. The Float Chef plays an active leadership role in personnel management, including hiring, coaching, counseling, training, and developing team members. This position may involve occasional weekend or overnight travel based on operational needs, as well as participation in special “Guest Chef” promotions. Boarding school accounts operate seven days a week (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), though the schedule follows the academic calendar with school holidays off. The ideal candidate brings strong culinary experience, a passion for growth, enjoys travel, and preferably resides in Connecticut to minimize travel time to assigned accounts. Key Responsibilities:  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable lawsParticipates in employee meetings and training programs, as well as participation in special “Guest Chef” promotionsConducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programsMaintains food cost while ensuring quality standardsMaintains an active role in managing team developmentManages purchasing and inventory controlsPerforms related duties and special projects as assigned Preferred Qualifications: A degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experienceAt least five years of progressive culinary hands-on management experiencePrior culinary experience in a school account preferredMust have strong culinary experience, a passion for growth, and enjoy travelIdeal candidate preferably resides in Connecticut to minimize travel time to Southern CT and NYSelf-starter, innovative, and able to multitaskAble to travel throughout CT and NY as required for this travel roleMaintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivates the teamMust possess a passion for excellenceMust be knowledgeable on HACCP controls, along with  proper storage and use of foodPurchasing, food storage, and sanitation experienceP&L and financial reporting experienceKnowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controlsStrong leadership, coaching and training skillsComputer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POSExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExceptional business etiquette and client relationsAbility to lift, bend and carry up to 40 lbsKnowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principlesConformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behaviorServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus Apply to CulinArt today!CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story! 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 CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates 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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Culinart.pdfReq ID: 1486155CulinArt Sector NANCY M TEIXEIRA [[req_classification]]

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000