CAFE / CULINARY MANAGER - SENATOBIA, MS

Compass Group • Senatobia, MS

102d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Culinary Expertise: Strong culinary background with a passion for food quality, presentation, and innovation.
• Catering Experience: Proven success in leading and performing catering operations is a must.
• Client-Facing Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first outlook.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams with varied strengths with clarity, insight, and strategic focus.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead Culinary Operations: Coordinate all aspects of daily foodservice, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.
• Drive Financial Performance: Lead full P&L responsibilities, develop and monitor budgets, and implement cost-effective strategies to improve profitability.
• Deliver Outstanding Catering Experiences: Lead catering operations with precision and creativity, ensuring detailed execution and client satisfaction.
• Build and Inspire Teams: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing culinary and service team, fostering a culture of excellence and growth.
• Strengthen Client Relationships: Serve as the face of the operation, building strong partnerships with clients and delivering tailored solutions that go above and beyond.
• Innovate and Collaborate: Design and implement nutritious, high-quality menus in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.
• Plan for the Future: Play a key role in the planning and launch of a new café facility and its corresponding programs.
• Engage the Community: Represent the organization with professionalism and purpose, building positive connections with the broader community.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods