CHEF MANAGER

Eurest Position Title: CHEF MANAGER - ROANOKE, VA Salary: $70000 - $75000 / yr As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Summary Lead With Purpose. Serve With Passion. Are you an energetic culinary leadership professional who's seeking a dynamic next step in your career? This is your chance to take the helm of a busy corporate dining, high volume cafe operation. As Chef Manager, you'll be the driving force behind exceptional food, exceptional service, and exceptional results. This role is for someone who thrives on ownership: you'll lead people, manage the numbers, and set the standard for hospitality excellence across every facet of this corporate dining operation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving corporate dining campus and to charter a new professional path with Compass Group - Eurest. What You'll Do Lead and manage a team of 8 front of house / back of house associates Oversee the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account (culinary and service operations) Interview, hire, train, and develop associates — planning and assigning work, appraising performance, and resolving concerns with fairness and consistency Prepare and manage the annual budget with a sharp eye on cost-effective, efficient operations Utilize company systems to complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including inventory, cash reports, production records, and payroll/timekeeping Oversee and actively participate in food and beverage preparation and service, ensuring adherence to company standards for quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety (HACCP and OSHA compliant), along with portion control Take on additional responsibilities as needed, bringing energy and flexibility to a dynamic operation What You Bring 5+ yars of direct foodservice operational management experience, with strong inventory and purchasing knowledge Deep knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience preferred Strong supervisory, leadership, and coaching skills that inspire teams to do their best work Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect across management, client, customer, and associate levels Strong financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer/email skills ServSafe® Certified Why You'll Love It Here This is more than a management role — it's a chance to build something great, lead a team you're proud of, and create dining experiences that people remember. If you're ready to bring your hospitality heart to a role where your leadership truly matters, we'd love to meet you. Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr