Food Service Manager
The Food Service Manager at Confidential Client leads kitchen operations by managing and developing cooks, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining profitability. This entry-level role includes a structured training program culminating in a Lead Cook position, emphasizing culinary excellence, team leadership, and customer education in a dynamic food service environment.
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Summary
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Food Service Manager / Culinary Trainee for a structured training program based in East Syracuse, NY (4256 James Street). This role is a hands-on culinary leadership position that trains and develops cooks, supports kitchen operations and profitability, and prepares successful participants for placement as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods Kitchen area after completing a 6-month training program with mentor support.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Sous Chef in running kitchen operations and supervising staff; oversee operations in the Sous Chef’s absence.
- Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality products.
- Train and develop cooks and other kitchen staff; provide coaching, feedback and resources to improve performance.
- Educate customers and team members on products and meal solutions; make suggestions to help customers build complete meals.
- Monitor food safety and quality assurance standards and help maintain cost controls and profitability.
- Participate in an entry-level structured training program (designed for completion within ~6 months) leading to placement as a Lead Cook.
Schedule & Location Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (includes weekends)
- Age requirement: 18 years or older
- Work location: East Syracuse, NY — 4256 James Street
- Pay: $21.75 - $22.50 per hour (estimated annual pay shown ~ $44,060)
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years experience as a prep cook or line cook
- Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices
Preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts
- Experience in multi-faceted food service operations (restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.)
Compensation & Benefits
Confidential Client offers competitive pay and a benefits package that may include:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays
- Health care benefits
- Retirement plan with 401(k) match
- Employee scholarship programs
- Employee & family wellness programs
(Actual offerings and eligibility may vary by location and position.)
Additional details & candidate considerations
- This is an entry-level, mentored training program; successful completion places candidates as Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods Kitchen area.
- Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations in the region based on openings.
- Confidential Client is committed to a fair hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact Careertakes at support@careertakes.ai for assistance.
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