Chef Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager for Buffalo Wild Wings at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX.  In most jobs, everyone doesn’t spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that’s just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career. Whether you grow in our system here or your game-plan takes you elsewhere, we want you to have an experience that lasts a lifetime.

If you enjoy working in a fun, high-energy environment with a growing company where the game is always on we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and passion.

We are a high-volume Sports Bar located at Tarleton State University serving both the campus and the community. A fast-paced environment providing the ultimate sports dining experience with WINGS, BEER, SPORTS!! The Kitchen Manager provides leadership and assistance to ensure that all team members are guest-focused, team-focused, and community- connected. The Kitchen Manager will exercise knowledge of restaurant operations, manage staff resources, provide counsel, develop and coach team members and help to build sales and profits while maintaining operating standards.

If you have a passion for great food, we are looking for you!!

Game Time Energy, Lifetime Experience 

Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

What You'll Do

HOME OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMESBuffalo Wild Wings fuels moments worth sharing – for our guests and for our team members. And, when that means access to all these benefits – well, that’s just another day at the office.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, inventory control, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a commitment to high food quality and customer satisfaction.

• Staff Management:
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, dishwashers, and other team members.
• Develop schedules and assign tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and address any performance or behavior issues.
• Food Preparation & Quality Control:
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, presentation, and quality meet restaurant standards.
• Maintain the kitchen’s cleanliness and organization, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.
• Collaborate with managers and other kitchen personnel to roll out new menu items
• Inventory and Supply Management:
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs to ensure budget goals are met.
• Ensure proper storage of food and ingredients and keep track of expiration dates.
• Conduct inventory audits and maintain vendor relationships.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe work environment for staff.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained.
• Keep up to date with industry regulations and ensure compliance with health department standards.
• Budget Management:
• Develop and maintain kitchen budget, focusing on food costs, labor costs, and minimizing waste.
• Track expenditures and implement strategies to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
• Customer Satisfaction:
• Work closely with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback, ensuring any food-related concerns are resolved promptly.
• Ensure a smooth flow of food from kitchen to dining area, minimizing delays and maximizing efficiency.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Preferably, you have 2 years of restaurant, bar, or kitchen management experience.
• You have a general knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, responsible alcohol service, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations.
• You have a passion for training and developing your team.
• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or in a similar culinary management role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen operations; Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications preferred but not required; Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Food and Alcohol service; Serve Safe certification required
• Experience with EcoSure preferred; The ability to pass a background and credit check
• Knowledge of scheduling, inventory, interviewing, coaching and counseling.
• Experience dealing with alcohol sales in a full-service operation; Experience managing a staff of at least 30 employees
• Average weekly volume of unit managed of at least $35,000 per week.
• ability to work nights and weekends.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year