Chef​/Dining Director - Charleston, SC

Job Summary:

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.

Relocation Assistance Available: Support provided for qualified candidates making a move.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Compass Group USA is a leading food service and support services company with over 284,000 US associates serving in hospitals, schools, arenas, corporate cafes, museums, and more in all 50 states. Compass is committed to great people, great service, and great results. Join the Compass family today!

• 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.
• Client-Facing
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first outlook.
• Leadership:
  Ability to lead teams with varied strengths with clarity, insight, and strategic focus.
• Financial Acumen:
  Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Apply to Compass Group today!

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Equal Employment Opportunity — Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Disclaimer: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We reserve 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, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• 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)

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