Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs, Assistant F&B Directors & Catering Managers SAGE Dining Services - 3.2 Paradise Valley, AZ Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $70,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Menu design Kitchen health and safety standards Client relationship management Food service health code compliance Culinary experience ServSafe Customer service Catering experience In-person customer service Cooking Managing catering events Banquet hall experience Menu planning Food allergen management Team development HACCP Kitchen staff training Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Production management Managing kitchen staff Leadership Financial acumen Team motivation (leadership skill) General management Staff development Hospitality management Team building Full Job Description Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments? Are you passionate about exceptional food, inspiring teams, and creating dining experiences that people remember? If you're ready to make an impact, we want to meet you. SAGE Dining Services® is always seeking talented, motivated culinary professionals to join our outstanding private day school communities in Phoenix and surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your culinary expertise into an environment where excellence, hospitality, kindness, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. In these exciting roles, you'll help lead every facet of a thriving culinary operation, overseeing production, inventory, food costing, HACCP compliance, P&L management, menu creation, marketing, and the execution of unforgettable premium events. You'll champion the philosophy of "Unreasonable Hospitality", anticipating needs, creating meaningful connections, and delivering experiences that consistently exceed expectations. We're looking for confident, people-focused culinary leaders who understand that great dining is about more than what's on the plate; organized, business-minded, innovative professionals who bring strong culinary instincts, exceptional customer service, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This is your opportunity to take your culinary career beyond the kitchen to lead with purpose, inspire your team, connect with your community, and redefine what exceptional hospitality looks like in a school dining environment. Apply today and help us create a culture where culinary excellence, innovation, kindness, and inclusion come together, one unforgettable experience at a time.

Salary Range:

$65,000 -$70,000

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:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 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