Chef Manager (M-F) - Lenexa, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday (work / life balance)

Salary:  $66,000 - $75,000 / year, depending on experience

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:

Create Exceptional Dining Experiences. Lead a Team. Inspire a Community.

We are seeking an innovative, hands-on Chef Manager to lead our private high school's café, concessions, and catering operations. This role combines culinary expertise with operational leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty, families, and guests. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with outstanding culinary and knife skills, catering experience, and a commitment to food safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
Culinary Operations

• Lead daily café operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Prepare menu items using advanced culinary techniques and professional knife skills.
• Develop seasonal menus and special offerings.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste reduction efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Catering & Events:

• Plan and execute catering services for meetings, athletic events, fundraisers, and school functions.
• Partner with administrators, faculty, parents, and event organizers to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Oversee event planning, food preparation, staffing, service, and event execution.
• Build strong relationships through excellent communication and hospitality.

Concessions Management:

• Manage concessions for athletic and extracurricular events.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, inventory levels, and product availability.
• Monitor sales and operational performance.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop café, catering, and concessions staff.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and service-focused culture.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Lead by example through active participation in daily operations.

Food Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain the highest standards of workplace safety.
• Conduct inspections and implement best practices for food handling, storage, labeling, temperature control, and allergen awareness.

Business Operations:

• Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor food and labor costs to meet budget goals.
• Maintain accurate operational, catering, inventory, and compliance records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.

Qualifications Required:

• 5+ years of culinary and food service management experience.
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong culinary expertise, including advanced knife skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and HACCP principles.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for school events.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent.
• Experience in schools, higher education, healthcare, or institutional dining.
• Catering and event management experience.

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

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