Working Chef Manager / Dining Services Director, Sumter, SC

Compass Group

10d•$68,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Are you a culinary leader with a passion for innovation, client engagement, and operational excellence? We’re seeking a Cafe Chef Manager to lead an account with an outstanding opportunity to develop the future of foodservice in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Relocation Assistance Available: Support provided for qualified candidates making a move What You'll Do:•Lead Culinary Operations: Coordinate all aspects of daily food service, 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. • Engage the Community: Represent the organization with professionalism and purpose, building positive connections with the broader community.

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 food service, 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.
Engage the Community: Represent the organization with professionalism and purpose, building positive connections with the broader community.