CHEF MGR - Delta Sky Club - Memphis Airport

Compass Group USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Eurest, the leader in business and industry dining, invites a Culinary Manager to join the VIP Delta Sky Club at Memphis International Airport (MEM). You will oversee daily culinary and service operations, guiding a dedicated team to maintain top-tier food quality and guest experiences in a fast-paced airport lounge.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of culinary management, strong leadership, and a solid background in HACCP, budgeting, and menu execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience in large-scale food production and catering operations.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP programs.
• Financial acumen including budgeting and cost controls.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, and service.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls.
• Maintain HACCP and sanitation standards; ensure compliance.
• Support menu implementation and seasonal culinary initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to drive service excellence.
• Monitor labor and food costs to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Budgeting & cost controls

Menu execution

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe Certification preferred

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CHEF MGR - Delta Sky Club - Memphis Airport

Position Title:CHEF MGR - Delta Sky Club - Memphis Airport

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high-performing, and fast-growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality, and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Great Opportunity to Join a World-Class Team!

Join Eurest, the leader in business and industry dining, and bring your culinary and leadership talents to one of the most exciting hospitality environments in the industry, the VIP Delta Sky Club at Memphis International Airport (MEM).

At Eurest, we do more than serve food. We create exceptional experiences for travelers from around the world. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented, service-focused Chef Manager who is passionate about culinary excellence, team development, and delivering a premium guest experience.

As the Chef Manager, you will oversee the daily culinary and food service operation, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a dedicated team while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced airport lounge environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, and service execution
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Support menu implementation and seasonal culinary initiatives
• Collaborate with operations leadership to drive service excellence
• Monitor labor and food costs while maintaining operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and hospitality
• Champion sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing practices

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in restaurants, hotels, contract dining, or other high-volume foodservice environments
• Experience managing high-volume food production and catering operations
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and motivate teams
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP programs
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, inventory management, and cost controls
• Knowledge of current culinary, food, and hospitality trends
• Experience with menu execution, food presentation, and quality assurance
• Culinary degree preferred
• Contract-managed service experience is a plus
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 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.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.