CHEF MANAGER

Chef Manager - Roanoke, Va

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+ years 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.

Apply to Eurest today!

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.

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.