Chef Manager

Quest Food Management Services is looking for a Chef Manager to join our team!

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is a privately owned, full service, foodservice management company located in Lombard, Illinois with annual sales over $65 million. Founded in 1985, Quest has served schools (elementary, middle, high schools, college/universities) throughout Chicagoland guided by its mission to provide the communities we serve with fresh, high-quality food, exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service. It has been Quest’s employees who have been the cornerstone of our growth. Quality people, quality food, and quality clients are our recipe for success. Led by our vision to create the most enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do it; with integrity, responsiveness,

accountability, respect and excellence.

Position Summary

Responsible for developing and executing catering solutions to meet customer needs. Facilitates the delivery of prepared food created from an event-specific work order.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced.

Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and missions through actions on a daily basis.

Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of events.

Leverage established company solutions to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency within consumer driven offerings.

Handle catering events of varied size and scope.

Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.

Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines.

Assemble and set up catering requests for delivery.

Deliver, set up and serve catered events.

Clean up catered events in a timely manner

Ensure "on time" delivery schedule for catered events.

Act as the "Client Contact" between catered event participants and Quest.

Food safety/sanitation practices

Report to scheduled shifts on time and in complete uniform as outlined in Quest employee handbook. · Provide efficient, friendly and prompt service to the client, students, and staff.

Inform manager of need for change in a timely manner

Work with other members of Quest as a team. Maintain open, positive and effective communication with others.

Perform closing responsibilities, storing and cleaning of all catering items and restocking all areas assigned.

Maintain and develop relationships with clients, guests and staff during events by using their names whenever possible and anticipating their needs.

Perform other duties on checklist and as assigned by manager.

Perform other duties as required.

Job Requirements/Specifications

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Required:

Minimum of two years of food service or catering experience and prior experience in a management role

Strong communication and client management skills

Solid knowledge of financials

Proficient in MS Office

Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager)

Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.