Chef Manager - Campus Dining

Love food, hospitality, and creating unforgettable dining experiences? Ready to bring fresh culinary trends to life in a vibrant school community? We want to hear from you!

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a dynamic, people-first Chef Manager to join a premier private day school in Baton Rouge. In this leadership role, you’ll partner with the Director to drive daily operations while elevating every aspect of the dining experience.

From production, inventory, costing, HACCP, and P&L management to menu innovation, merchandising, and high-end event execution, you’ll lead with creativity, precision, and passion. We’re looking for a highly organized, solutions-oriented culinary professional with a strong background in upscale catering, visually stunning menus, engaging LTOs, and exceptional guest experiences.

Most importantly, we’re searching for a leader who embodies the spirit of “Unreasonable Hospitality”, someone who goes above and beyond to create meaningful connections, memorable moments, and a culture of genuine care.

If you’re a hands-on culinary leader who inspires teams, mentors with heart, and thrives on delivering extraordinary food and hospitality experiences, apply today!

Salary: $60,000

Time Commitment: Full Time

What you'll get:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Collaborative environment.
  • Emphasis on training and development.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Mission based company with values you trust.
  • Appreciative community.
  • Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips.

What you'll do:

  • Plan cycle menus and lead daily production (hands on).
  • Enforce safety protocols and lead by example.
  • Deliver an outstanding example of customer service to your team and to the community we serve.
  • Manage ordering and inventory.
  • Deliver incredible catering events rivaling 5 star restaurants.
  • Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing mentoring of the team.
  • Participate in general location management with the Food Service management team.

What you'll need:

  • Customer service skills
  • High end catering and high-volume banquet experience.
  • Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes.
  • Menu planning and production experience.
  • Minimum five years culinary experience.
  • Minimum five years managing others in the kitchen.
  • Ability to lead, not manage others and to mentor the team.
  • Desire to mentor the team and lift others to continue a culture of extreme ownership.
  • Happy disposition, both for community and team interactions.
  • Awesome references and solid resume.
  • Current ServSafe® certification, as well as local health department certification, where required.

About SAGE

As a Manager with SAGE, you’ll lead a talented culinary team in a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future.

At SAGE, Managers do more than oversee operations. They shape the dining experience for students, faculty, and staff with fresh, chef-inspired menus made from scratch. You’ll guide your team, build strong client relationships, and make a lasting impact.

We offer better work-life balance than restaurants, as well as ongoing training and real opportunities to grow. If you’re excited about food, leadership, and making a difference, SAGE is the place for you!

Management Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.

GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE.

Learn more at sagedining.com or connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal opportunity employer.

If you’re a candidate living in California or applying for a position in California, please visit sagedining.com/blog/post/156768/california-consumer-privacy-notice-to-california-employees-and-job-applicants for information regarding SAGE’s California privacy practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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