Food Truck Chef Manager - Minneapolis, MN

Overview

Canteen

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence. Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

This role serves as the Chef/Manager for the Minnesota Vikings Table Food Truck
, a Vikings Foundation initiative where food meets purpose. You will oversee food truck operations while helping generate proceeds that directly fund free, dignified meals for youth and families facing food insecurity. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company where creativity, operational excellence, and community engagement matter. The ideal candidate is passionate about great food, sustainability, and thrives in a fast paced, hands on environment.

Bonus points if you’re a Minnesota Vikings fan who enjoys bringing team spirit and energy into the workplace!

• Provide full culinary management of the food service and food truck operations, including inventory control, ordering, and receiving
• Lead menu development with a focus on creativity, cost control, and seasonal offerings
• Manage purchasing and inventory while sourcing and utilizing local food products whenever possible
• Oversee food quality, presentation, sanitation, and production standards
• Maintain accountability for food cost controls and support P&L objectives
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Execute and oversee exposition cooking and live service environments
• Foster a culture of sustainability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, personality, and team spirit to the operation—Vikings fans welcome!

• Food truck experience required, including fast paced service and mobile kitchen operations
• Minimum of three years of culinary management experience in contract food service, fine dining, restaurant, or food truck environments
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety best practices
• Strong understanding of inventory management, purchasing, and cost controls
• Experience with P&L accountability and contract managed service environments preferred
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, sanitation, and presentation
• Experience with exposition cooking and guest facing service
• Serv Safe certification is a plus
• Passion for sustainability and local sourcing
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for being part of a team oriented culture (Minnesota Vikings fandom is a fun bonus!)

Apply to Canteen today!

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