PRN Travel Chef Manager
Wallick Communities
Job Description
Description Position Summary The PRN (As Needed) Travel Chef Manager is a highly skilled culinary leader responsible for supporting multi-unit food service operations across several locations. This role provides leadership during vacancies, transitions, openings, trainings, and performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is adaptable, systems-driven, and committed to culinary excellence and team development while maintaining brand standards in dynamic environments.
Key Responsibilities • Provide interim culinary leadership at assigned locations • Execute and maintain company culinary standards, resident-centered dining experience, recipes, and presentation guidelines • Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and execution across deployments · Some overnights depending on need and distance Operational Support • Stabilize kitchens during leadership gaps, openings, renovations, or relaunches • Reinforce proper cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards • Assist in onboarding and training new culinary staff Quality & Compliance • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and sanitation standards • Maintain readiness for inspections and internal audits Required Qualifications • 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience • Previous Sous Chef or Chef Manager experience • Multi-unit, hotel, resort, or contract dining experience preferred • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost control, and labor management • Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments • ODH Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) Preferred Qualifications • Opening team experience • Experience in turnaround or recovery environments • Corporate or branded concept experience Core Competencies • Adaptability • Leadership presence • Problem-solving • Operational discipline • Cultural awareness Physical Requirements • Ability to stand for extended periods • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. • Ability to work in varying kitchen environments