Details

Rome, GA
Contract Foodservice
$65,000 - $75,000

Bonus
n/a

Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO

Relocation
Varies by individual - up to $3k

We are seeking a uniquely talented Culinary Manager to launch and lead dining services at a new, non-traditional higher education residence in Rome, GA. You will be the day-to-day face for residents and the client, owning operations, culinary execution, client satisfaction, and team leadership. This opportunity will allow you to work in a cooperative environment with tons of growth potential.

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 (Negotiable with experience) + Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, an excellent PTO plan, and a highly desirable Monday – Friday schedule.
Relocation: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
Schedule: Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all culinary production, food safety, and service quality; maintain a strong presence on the floor and in the kitchen.
  • Hire, schedule, train, and lead an hourly team of ~10–15 employees, including 1–2 supervisors, no other salaried roles on site.
  • Manage all budget inputs: purchasing, inventory, food, and labor cost control, and timekeeping; ultimately responsible for P&L while you manage all inputs.
  • Coordinate catering services and special events; ensure excellent client communication and resident satisfaction.
  • Serve as the on-site leader and primary daily point of contact for residents and the client.
Qualifications:
  • Previous experience managing culinary, service, catering, staffing, and budget inputs.
  • Strong client interaction skills.
  • Proven culinary leadership experience overseeing multi-station kitchens and cycle menus, with the ability to deliver consistent, high-quality meals at scale.
  • Experience hiring, scheduling, and developing hourly teams; hands-on leadership style.
  • Nutritional/allergen certifications are a very strong preference; ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification is strongly preferred.
  • Flexibility to support a Monday–Friday lead schedule, with event support as needed, and weekend production covered by supervisory staff.
If you are a hands-on culinary leader looking to build and own a program from the ground up—while enjoying a stable Monday–Friday schedule—we encourage you to apply and start a conversation.

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