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Traveling Chef Manager

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American Food & Vending

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United States , Liverpool

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Salary:

65000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader. We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service. Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manager Account coverage for corporate and education dining services including culinary and service operation
  • Execute all menus, including daily meal service and catering
  • modifies the menu based on food trends, costs, patron requests, and seasonal availability
  • Weekly inventory, knowledge of on-line catering and order systems, purchasing and all food safety protocol
  • Manage labor, work schedules and employees
  • Superior customer service skills are required
  • will interact daily with our customers and client
  • May assist with special corporate projects or events

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Culinary Degree from an accredited university, college, or culinary association
  • 5+ years' experience in a similar culinary management position in retail, manufacturing, or education dining
  • Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills including Microsoft
  • Ability to work a flexible weekly schedule
  • Possess a valid state driver's license
What we offer:
  • Weekly pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

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Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

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