Chef Manager: Culinary Leader, P&L & Local Sourcing

Compass Group USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations. You will be responsible for the success of the operation across client sites, including inventory, menu development, cost controls, and sourcing.

The role emphasizes sustainability, HACCP knowledge, and strong P&L accountability within a contract foodservice environment. ServSafe is a plus for this position.

Qualifications

• Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Working knowledge of HACCP is required.
• Experience with contract-managed service and P&L accountability is desirable.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products.
• Possesses a passion for sustainability.

Skills

Culinary management

P&L accountability

Menu development

Cost controls

Purchasing

Sustainability

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations. You will be responsible for the success of the operation across client sites, including inventory, menu development, cost controls, and sourcing.

The role emphasizes sustainability, HACCP knowledge, and strong P&L accountability within a contract foodservice environment. ServSafe is a plus for this position.