Cafe Manager / Chef - Lynchburg, VA

Canteen North America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking an Experienced Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, lead cross-functional teams, develop menus, maintain exceptional customer service, and manage food costs while ensuring high-quality preparation and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This role supervises associates and supports financial responsibilities, including event planning and promotional activities to drive business growth.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of cafe/food service management experience.
• Experience across restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, or healthcare.
• Strong cash handling procedures knowledge and food service equipment operation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ServSafe or health department certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates.
• Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the cafe.
• Ensures sanitation and cleaning standards.
• Operates within the budget and seeks improvements.
• Manages cafe operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Cash handling

MS Office

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary:

Experienced Cafe Manager with a strong culinary background and proven ability to oversee daily cafe operations, lead cross-functional teams, develop innovative menus, maintain exceptional customer service standards, and manage food costs while ensuring high-quality food preparation and compliance with health and safety regulations. This individual will be responsible for the supervision of the food service operation, ensuring the standards of excellence are met. Will supervise associates and support financial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates.
• Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the cafe
• Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards
• Operates within the budget and identifies new ways to improve the business
• Manages cafe operations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
• Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures and food service equipment
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

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