CHEF MGR

Compass Group•Ladson, SC

About The Position

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job Summary CHEF MANAGER — RETAIL FOOD EXPERIENCE MEETS INNOVATION Ready to take your restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience into a leadership role with greater stability, strong growth potential, and the opportunity to build something new? We’re looking for a creative, tech-savvy Chef Manager to help transform our retail-only operation into a modern corporate dining experience. This location will operate with app-only ordering, so we need a leader who is comfortable with technology and excited about creating a fast, convenient, and engaging experience for our guests. Healthcare experience is not required. We’re interested in culinary leaders from restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, catering, and other high-volume hospitality environments. JOB SUMMARY: As the Chef Manager, you will lead both the culinary and retail foodservice operation. You’ll oversee the kitchen, develop menus, manage food costs and inventory, lead the team, and help shape an innovative operation built around mobile ordering and excellent customer service. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, growth-minded culinary professional who enjoys creating great food, developing people, using technology, and improving the guest experience.

Requirements

At least three years of culinary or foodservice management experience
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, catering, contract foodservice, or another high-volume hospitality environment
Strong technology skills and the ability to learn and manage app-based ordering systems
Experience with inventory, purchasing, menu development, and cost controls
Knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, presentation, and food-cost management
A working knowledge of HACCP

Nice To Haves

Experience with exhibition or action-station cooking
P&L accountability or contract-managed foodservice experience is a plus
ServSafe certification is preferred
A passion for sustainability and locally sourced products

Responsibilities

Lead all culinary and retail foodservice operations
Help transform the location into a modern, B&I-style corporate dining experience
Manage an app-only ordering system and ensure smooth execution from order placement through pickup
Train associates to successfully use technology and deliver fast, accurate service
Develop creative menus that drive participation and repeat business
Oversee food production, presentation, inventory, ordering, receiving, and purchasing
Manage food costs, labor, waste, and other controllable expenses
Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, safety, and customer service
Use guest feedback and operational data to improve menus, speed of service, and the overall experience
Build a positive, accountable, and hospitality-driven team culture
Support catering and special events as needed