Chef Manager

Job Title: Floating Food Truck Chef Manager (Multi-Unit Catering & QSR Support)

Job Overview

Mini Munch Sliders (MMS) is a fast-growing, high-energy food service concept specializing in crave-worthy sliders, catering, and food truck experiences. We are seeking a versatile, hands-on Floating Food Truck Chef Manager to support operations across multiple Connecticut locations, including Hartford, Fairfield, Oxford, and Stamford.

This is not your typical kitchen role. This position is ideal for a self-motivated leader who thrives on variety, enjoys being on the move, and can seamlessly transition between food truck operations, catering execution, and in-store café/QSR support.

The ideal candidate is a strong culinary operator, team leader, and problem solver who can jump into any environment, maintain standards, and drive results-while also being comfortable driving and operating a food truck.

Key Responsibilities

Food Truck & Catering Operations

• Safely drive and operate the MMS food truck to events and service locations
• Execute high-quality food production for catering events, festivals, and private functions
• Manage on-site event setup, service flow, and breakdown
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and brand standards in mobile environments

Multi-Unit Culinary Support

• Provide operational and culinary support across MMS cafés and QSR locations as needed
• Step in for coverage gaps, call-outs, or high-volume periods
• Maintain consistency in recipes, execution, and guest experience across all sites

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead by example in a hands-on working chef role
• Assist with hiring, training, and mentoring hourly team members
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture

Operations & Financial Management

• Support inventory, ordering, and food cost control across multiple locations
• Maintain labor efficiency while meeting service demands
• Ensure proper product handling, storage, and waste control

Food Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all health, safety, and sanitation standards (HACCP/ServSafe)
• Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchens and food truck environments

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record (REQUIRED)
• Ability and willingness to drive and operate a food truck (REQUIRED)
• 2-4+ years of experience in culinary leadership (Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or QSR Manager)
• Experience in high-volume food service, catering, or food truck operations
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, and cost controls
• Comfortable working in multiple locations and adapting quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in multi-unit or contract food service environments
• Background in QSR, fast casual, or mobile food concepts
• Culinary degree or formal training (preferred but not required)

What We're Looking For

• A flexible, "go-where-needed" mindset
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and perform under pressure
• A hands-on operator who leads from the front
• Passion for great food, great service, and team success

Schedule & Work Environment

• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and events
• Travel required between Hartford, Fairfield, Oxford, and Stamford
• Mix of food truck, catering events, and in-store operations

Why Join Mini Munch Sliders?

• Be part of a growing, dynamic brand with multiple concepts
• Work in a variety of environments-no two days are the same
• Flexible hours and days
• Opportunity for growth into multi-unit leadership roles
• Competitive pay based on experience and pooled tips which add roughly $3 - $5 per hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mini Munch Sliders is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all applicants based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Hospitality company with different divisions in corporate dining, catering, quick service restaurants (Mini Munch Sliders) and flexible schedules.