Chef Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today! great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar. Job Summary Great Opportunity to Join a Growing Company! We are seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead both the culinary and food service operations at one of our dynamic locations. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual looking to build a long-term career with a company that values leadership development, operational excellence, and culinary innovation. We are looking for a candidate with a culinary degree and a strong foundation in foodservice management. This role is ideal for someone who may be a recent graduate from a respected culinary program, such as Johnson & Wales University , and is eager to grow into a leadership position. We are seeking an individual with strong leadership potential, professional stability, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for culinary operations and team development. Key Responsibilities Lead the daily culinary and food service operation while ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. Manage all aspects of inventory, ordering, receiving, and product utilization. Develop menus while maintaining food quality, consistency, and creativity. Control food and labor costs through effective purchasing, forecasting, and inventory management. Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards. Supervise, coach, train, and develop culinary team members while fostering a positive team culture. Execute high-quality food presentation and support exposition cooking during service. Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing and utilizing local food products whenever possible. Understand financial performance and contribute to achieving budgeted P&L goals within a contract-managed foodservice environment. Preferred Qualifications Culinary degree from an accredited culinary institution. 3-5 years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, hospitality, or high-volume restaurant operations. Candidates with exceptional leadership potential and a strong culinary education are encouraged to apply. Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations. Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory management, food costing, and labor controls. Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed foodservice operations is preferred. Strong understanding of current food, catering, and hospitality trends with an emphasis on quality, presentation, sanitation, and operational excellence. Experience with exposition cooking in a fast-paced environment. Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain certification within 60-90 days of hire. If you are passionate about food, enjoy leading and developing teams, and are looking for an organization that invests in your professional growth, we encourage you to apply. 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. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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