Chef Manager- Menomonee Falls, WI

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About Canteen:

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 for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Cuisines Culinary & Catering is seeking a talented and growth-oriented Chef Manager to lead culinary and catering operations while delivering exceptional food quality, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for overseeing food production, catering execution, menu innovation, inventory management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for hospitality, and is committed to delivering outstanding dining and catering experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary and catering operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and service execution.
• Develop innovative menus and catering offerings that align with client preferences, industry trends, and business objectives.
• Manage food production, purchasing, inventory, and receiving while maintaining cost controls and minimizing waste.
• Drive financial performance through effective labor management, food cost control, and budget accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company standards.
• Build and develop high-performing culinary teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver memorable catering events and workplace dining experiences.
• Monitor operational metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Support sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing and waste reduction practices.
• Maintain a culture focused on safety, hospitality, quality, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience in catering, corporate dining, hospitality, restaurant, contract foodservice, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, menu development, food production, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Proven experience managing food and labor costs while maintaining high culinary standards.
• Extensive knowledge of current culinary, catering, and hospitality trends.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, and food safety programs.
• Experience leading and developing culinary teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L performance preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, 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. 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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1576120

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