Chef​/Dining Director - Charleston, SC

Company Overview

As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates working in award‑winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states.

Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 / year
Other Forms of Compensation:
Yearly Bonus Opportunity

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 food service in a dynamic, customer‑focused environment.

• 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.

• 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.

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Leticia Pinon