Chef Manager — Culinary Leadership & Operations

Compass Group USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Living is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations. You will oversee inventory, purchasing, menu development, and cost controls, with a strong emphasis on local sourcing and sustainability.

The role requires 3+ years in culinary management within contract foodservice or related settings, HACCP knowledge, and ServSafe certification as a plus. Join a team committed to excellence and career growth.

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.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving
• 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

HACCP knowledge

Food cost controls

Sustainability mindset

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Morrison Living is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations. You will oversee inventory, purchasing, menu development, and cost controls, with a strong emphasis on local sourcing and sustainability.

The role requires 3+ years in culinary management within contract foodservice or related settings, HACCP knowledge, and ServSafe certification as a plus. Join a team committed to excellence and career growth.