Monday–Friday | 10-Month Schedule | Summers Off | $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
If you love cooking from scratch, leading a small team, and having evenings, weekends, and summers to yourself, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the dining program at a small and close-knit school community serving approximately 300 students This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to create fresh, high-quality meals while building relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Unlike traditional restaurant kitchens, you'll enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday schedule, holidays off, and a 10-month work year, giving you two months off each summer.
Monday-Friday schedule — no late nights or weekend shifts
10-month position with summers off (unpaid)
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Small school environment with approximately 300 students
Opportunity to create fresh, scratch-made menus
Excellent work/life balance
Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
For more than 40 years, Quest Food Management Services has been recognized as one of the nation's premier food service management companies. We proudly serve K-12 schools, colleges and universities, corporate dining programs, and event venues with a commitment to fresh, scratch-made food, exceptional hospitality, and outstanding customer service.
Our success is built around our Quest Ready culture—Integrity, Responsiveness, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—and we're looking for team members who are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences every day.
As Chef Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day culinary operations for the school dining program while creating a welcoming dining experience for students and staff.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing fresh, high-quality meals with an emphasis on scratch cooking
Leading, coaching, and developing the kitchen team
Planning menus that are nutritious, appealing, and budget-conscious
Managing food ordering, inventory, and cost controls
Maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation
Creating an efficient, organized kitchen operation
Building positive relationships with school administrators, faculty, students, and parents
Ensuring an outstanding customer experience every day
Experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Chef Manager
Passion for preparing fresh, high-quality food
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Experience managing food costs, inventory, and purchasing
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Excellent organization and time management skills
ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
Culinary degree is a plus, but equivalent experience is welcomed
If you're looking to leave the restaurant grind behind without giving up your passion for cooking, this is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding culinary career with predictable hours and exceptional work/life balance.
Come create meals that make a difference while enjoying the schedule you've been looking for.
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Monday- Friday. $2,000 Sign on Bonus, Work life balance, Summers's off to enjoy!
Quest Food Management Services began operations in Chicagoland in 1985 with a focus on providing fresh, scratch made food and intensely personal service to its communities.
Today, we have grown to 92M in annual revenue through our partnerships with over 150 accounts in the Midwest. We primarily serve the K-12 education segment, higher education, and business & industry. We have a depth of experience in facility and equipment design and construction, offer a wealth of expertise in nutrition, marketing, food safety and sanitation, staff management and community building.
Quest was recently ranked #31 in Food Management Magazine’s Top 50 Food Management Companies in the United States, and is one of the fastest growing companies in our industry.
