Chef Manager - Culinary Leadership & Menu Innovation

Compass Group USA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest in Tucson is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead the culinary and food service operation for our contract dining program. You will oversee inventory, ordering, and cost controls while developing menus and focusing on local sourcing.

The role emphasizes sustainability, HACCP knowledge, and strong P&L accountability, with opportunities to influence food trends and service excellence across campuses and corporate sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in contract foodservice or fine dining.
• Strong understanding of cost management, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of HACCP and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Full culinary management of food service operation including inventory, ordering, and receiving.
• Demonstrates P&L accountability and contract‑managed service experience is desirable.
• Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing local products.
• Advances sustainability initiatives within the operation.

Skills

Menu development

P&L accountability

Cost controls

Purchasing

Inventory management

Sustainability

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Eurest in Tucson is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead the culinary and food service operation for our contract dining program. You will oversee inventory, ordering, and cost controls while developing menus and focusing on local sourcing.

The role emphasizes sustainability, HACCP knowledge, and strong P&L accountability, with opportunities to influence food trends and service excellence across campuses and corporate sites.