Chef Manager - Kinston, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am start

Salary: $47000 - $48000 / yr

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.

Job Summary:

Join Our Culinary Team: Chef Manager Wanted!

Are you a growth-minded culinary leader ready to take full ownership of a thriving food service operation? We're looking for a passionate Chef Manager to join Canteen and lead both the culinary and operational sides of our business — from the kitchen to the bottom line.

About the Role

As Chef Manager, you'll have full culinary management of the operation, blending creative menu development with sound business acumen. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves great food, values sustainability, and takes pride in running a tight, well-managed kitchen.

What You'll Do

• Own Culinary Operations: Manage all aspects of the food service operation, including inventory, ordering, and receiving.
• Drive Financial Performance: Apply P&L accountability to keep the operation running efficiently and profitably.
• Craft Standout Menus: Lead menu development with a focus on cost control, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Champion Local & Sustainable Sourcing: Bring a genuine passion for sustainability by sourcing and featuring local food products.
• Deliver Exposition-Style Excellence: Bring your exposition cooking skills to create an engaging, high-quality dining experience.
• Uphold Food Safety Standards: Apply strong HACCP knowledge to maintain safe, sanitary kitchen operations.

What You Bring

• Three or more years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurant settings, with strong inventory and purchasing knowledge.
• Working knowledge of HACCP food safety standards.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a sharp eye for quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with exposition cooking.
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience desirable.
• ServSafe certification a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to join an industry leader — where your culinary vision and business savvy will directly shape the success of the operation. If you're ready to lead with creativity, precision, and a commitment to sustainability, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your passion for food to the table!

 

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen   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.

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Req ID: 1555860  

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