District Chef- Omaha, NE

Pay Range: 65,000.00- 70,000.00 *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available Job Summary The District Chef oversees culinary operations across multiple corporate dining accounts while directly supporting café operations in the Omaha, Lincoln, and Sioux City markets. This role combines multi‑site leadership with hands‑on support, helping develop culinary teams, drive innovation, and ensure consistent food quality, safety, and financial performance. Most locations operate Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch, with occasional evening and weekend catering support required. Key Responsibilities Multi‑Site Culinary Leadership Oversee and support multiple corporate dining accounts Coach, train, and mentor chefs to improve performance and consistency Elevate culinary skills and build strong, capable teams Operations & Execution Provide direct café support as needed, including daily operations coverage Assist with event and catering execution, including occasional evenings and weekends Support day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities when covering units Menu & Program Development Guide chefs in menu planning, development, and execution Drive culinary innovation across all accounts Roll out new programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams Financial & Operational Excellence Support chefs in managing food and labor costs Teach best practices for purchasing, inventory, and waste reduction Ensure consistent, high‑quality production across all locations Customer Experience & Training Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction Deliver training to ensure consistent food quality and service Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards What Success Looks Like in This Role Strengthens and develops culinary teams across the region Delivers consistent, high‑quality food and service across all accounts Drives innovation while maintaining operational discipline Improves financial performance through strong cost control Successfully balances strategic leadership with hands‑on support Qualifications 5+ years of culinary management experience 2+ years of multi‑site leadership experience High‑volume production and catering experience required Proven experience managing food and labor costs Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills Preferred Culinary degree Desire to grow within a high‑performing foodservice organization 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 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. 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. Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Req ID:1546468 #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group, North America