Central Kitchen, Commissary Manager

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Join Our Team as a Central Kitchen, Commissary Manager in a dynamic airport restaurant environment!

Are you a seasoned foodservice professional with a passion for high-volume production and a knack for leadership? We have an exciting opportunity for a Central Kitchen, Commissary Manager at one of our biggest airport operations in America, featuring some of the most beloved local Chicago restaurants. If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Manage All Central Kitchen/Commissary Activities: Oversee purchasing, high-volume food production, delivery logistics, and storage processes to ensure industry-leading food quality and safety.
• Focus on the Food: Ensure food quality and standards; maintain recipe adherence and portion control, ensuring compliance with company, restaurant partner and food safety specifications. 
• Cost Control: Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Oversee Deliveries: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of production items and ingredients to various restaurants within the airport.
• Lead and Develop Central Kitchen Team: Recruit, train, and assess performance of the commissary culinary & warehouse teams, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Vendor Coordination: Work directly with vendors to ensure purchases meet company & restaurant partners specifications and manage service contractors.
• Office Management: Handle tasks such as inventory, scheduling, payroll, and adherence to health and food safety regulations & standards.
• Problem Solving: Address routine issues and escalate complex problems to higher management as necessary.

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What We’re Looking For:

• Educational Background: Minimum of 2 years post-high school education; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years in restaurant/food service management with direct P&L responsibility, plus multi-restaurant foodservice purchasing experience.
• Technical Training: Culinary production background is preferred.
• Technical Skills: High level of computer literacy, including MS Office proficiency.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members.
• Analytical Skills: Capable of conducting gap analysis to improve business operations and satisfaction levels.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
• Local Flavor: Be part of a team serving well-known Chicago restaurants.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
• Competitive Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 + bonus Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to bring your expertise to our team and help us deliver exceptional service and quality in a high-volume airport setting, apply now!
Join us and be a part of a vibrant and dynamic team where your skills and passion for food will make a significant impact!
Apply today and embark on an exciting career journey with us!

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.