Food Service Manager
The Food Service Manager at Confidential Client leads kitchen operations, supporting the Sous Chef and managing staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and customer satisfaction. This role involves training and developing cooks, maintaining food safety standards, and contributing to the profitability and excellence of the restaurant foods kitchen. It offers a structured training program leading to a Lead Cook position within six months.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
This is an entry-level Food Service Manager opportunity in the Hospitality & Catering industry. You will join a structured 6-month training program with mentor support and, upon successful completion, be placed as a Lead Cook in the restaurant foods kitchen area. This full-time role offers hands-on culinary leadership experience, competitive hourly pay, and eligibility for a hiring bonus.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing staff, including overseeing operations in the Sous Chef’s absence
- Follow recipes and apply proper cooking techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality products
- Train and coach cooks, provide feedback, and support employee development
- Educate customers and teammates about products and meal solutions that incorporate items across departments
- Maintain food safety and quality assurance standards and help control costs to improve profitability
- Support daily prep, plating, and service during mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Note: Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the specified region based on openings
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of experience as a prep or line cook
- Practical knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices
- Able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Must be 18 years or older
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
- Hourly pay: $21.75 - $22.50 / hour (estimated annual ~ $36,749)
- Earn a bonus up to $1,500 (as advertised)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays
- Health care benefits with robust coverage options
- Retirement plan with 401(k) match
- Employee scholarship programs and wellness resources
- Benefits and eligibility may vary by location and position
Schedule & Location
- Employment type: Full-time, permanent
- Schedule: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (includes weekends)
- Location: Syracuse, NY — primary work address listed as 4722 Onondaga Blvd
- This posting may consider applicants for multiple nearby store locations
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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