Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager - Buffalo, NY

Hilbert College, located in Hamburg, NY, is a distinguished higher education institution committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth among its diverse student body. The college prides itself on providing a supportive and engaging environment that promotes learning, innovation, and community involvement. Serving a wide range of students, Hilbert College is dedicated to nurturing future leaders and professionals across various fields. The campus offers a vibrant academic atmosphere combined with modern facilities and a strong sense of community. In collaboration with Metz Culinary Management, a leader in onsite food service and support services, Hilbert College is enhancing its food service operations to provide exceptional dining experiences to students, faculty, and staff alike. Metz Culinary Management is renowned for delivering high-quality dining solutions with an emphasis on fresh, innovative culinary offerings and outstanding customer service. Metz Culinary Management, a rapidly growing company with over 7,000 team members, is seeking a Chef Manager/Kitchen Manager for their operation at Hilbert College. This role is ideal for a culinary professional passionate about food, service, and leadership within a fast-paced, multi-outlet dining environment. The position offers negotiable salary based on experience and flexible scheduling, making it an attractive opportunity for culinary leaders eager to advance their careers. As a Chef Manager/Kitchen Manager, you will play a critical role in mentoring staff, driving creativity, and maintaining a culture of excellence in all culinary operations. Success in this role requires strong kitchen leadership experience, preferably within contract dining food service settings such as hospitals, schools, colleges, senior living communities, or corporate dining environments. A culinary degree is highly preferred, and those with a supervisory background or sous chef experience looking to take the next step in management would thrive in this position. The ideal candidate will possess impeccable communication skills and bring a thorough knowledge of restaurant management, menu implementation, catering experience, and stunning food presentation. The company values a mentoring management style that emphasizes team development, fun, and creativity. Joining Metz Culinary Management means becoming part of a family-driven company dedicated to restaurant-inspired hospitality, personal growth, and career advancement. The organization fosters a supportive culture where employees can grow within a dynamic and enriching work environment. If you are ready to contribute your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a vibrant, multi-outlet setting, this opportunity at Hilbert College might be your perfect match.

• 3-5 plus years in a supervisory experience or sous chef
• high volume background
• impeccable communication skills
• restaurant management knowledge
• thorough knowledge of menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas
• catering experience
• culinary degree strongly preferred