Job Description

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 cafes, 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 Summary
CulinArt 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 laws
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs, as well as participation in special "Guest Chef" promotions
• Conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Maintains an active role in managing team development
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• At least five years of progressive culinary hands-on management experience
• Prior culinary experience in a school account preferred
• Must have strong culinary experience, a passion for growth, and enjoy travel
• Ideal candidate preferably resides in Connecticut to minimize travel time to Southern CT and NY
• Self-starter, innovative, and able to multitask
• Able to travel throughout CT and NY as required for this travel role
• Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivates the team
• Must possess a passion for excellence
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls, along with proper storage and use of food
• Purchasing, food storage, and sanitation experience
• P&L and financial reporting experience
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls
• Strong leadership, coaching and training skills
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
• Ability to lift, bend and carry up to 40 lbs
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Apply to CulinArt today!
CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA
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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates 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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1486155
CulinArt Sector
NANCY M TEIXEIRA
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