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Chef Manager - St. Petersburg, FL

Compass GroupSaint Petersburg, FL
$60,000 - $70,000Onsite

About The Position

This is a Great Opportunity to join a premier food service operation within a prestigious financial institution. We are seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead a busy corporate café and catering program. This position offers an excellent Monday-Friday schedule, providing outstanding work-life balance while managing a high-quality dining and hospitality experience. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall success of both the culinary and food service operations, including café management, catering execution, and building strong client relationships to ensure exceptional service and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Must have a working knowledge of HACCP.
  • Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, corporate dining, fine dining, or hotel/resort environments with inventory and purchasing knowledge.
  • Proven experience managing catering programs and special events.
  • Strong client management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact professionally with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and comfortable utilizing catering, inventory, purchasing, and food service management systems.
  • Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
  • ServSafe certification is a plus.
  • Corporate dining or hotel/resort environments experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all culinary and food service operations for a corporate café and catering program within a financial institution environment.
  • Manage all catering activities, including menu planning, event execution, client communications, and service excellence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring expectations are consistently exceeded.
  • Full culinary management of food service operations including inventory, ordering, and receiving.
  • Develop menus, manage cost controls, purchasing, and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products.
  • Drive a culture of hospitality, customer service, and sustainability throughout the operation.
  • Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

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

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