Chef Manager & Dining Director — Corporate Café Leader

Compass Group USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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

Canteen, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a forward-thinking Chef Manager/Dining Director in Memphis, TN to lead our corporate café program. This role drives culinary excellence, operational discipline, and service quality across a dynamic workplace.

You will craft globally inspired menus, manage costs, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect a diverse and vibrant corporate culture. Join us to shape a premier dining program with sustainability at its core.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary management experience in contract dining, fine dining, or high-volume upscale environments.
• Experience with international or multicultural cuisine preferred.
• Deep knowledge of culinary trends, workplace dining, and premium catering execution.
• Proven success in cost control, inventory management, and operational leadership.
• Experience with exhibition-style cooking and engaging guests through culinary storytelling.
• Strong understanding of HACCP standards and food safety practices.
• Experience managing P&L in a contract dining environment (preferred).
• ServSafe certification required.
• A genuine passion for sustainability, innovation, and high-quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the culinary and café operation, delivering a seamless, elevated guest experience.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and receiving with precision and efficiency.
• Create and execute seasonally inspired, chef-driven menus with a focus on quality and presentation.
• Drive financial performance, managing food cost, purchasing, and P&L accountability.
• Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing, with an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients.
• Design and execute innovative catering experiences for executive meetings and corporate events.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop your team to consistently deliver best-in-class food and service.

Skills

Culinary management

Multicultural cuisine

Cost control

P&L management

Food safety

Team leadership

Exhibition cooking

Sustainability

Mentoring

ServSafe certified

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Canteen, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a forward-thinking Chef Manager/Dining Director in Memphis, TN to lead our corporate café program. This role drives culinary excellence, operational discipline, and service quality across a dynamic workplace.

You will craft globally inspired menus, manage costs, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect a diverse and vibrant corporate culture. Join us to shape a premier dining program with sustainability at its core.