DINING DIRECTOR / CHEF

Compass Group USA; Sumter (SC); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Group USA seeks a forward-thinking, hospitality-driven Chef / Dining Director to lead our corporate café program and deliver exceptional dining experiences with operational excellence.

You’ll build executive-level relationships, craft authentic menus, and drive cost control and sustainability across regional offerings. This role emphasizes culinary storytelling, menu innovation, and team development in a dynamic corporate setting.

Formación

• 5+ years of culinary management experience in contract dining, fine dining, or high-volume upscale environments.
• Ability to develop trusted client partnerships and deliver strategic, tailored solutions.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Culinary management

Client partnerships

Culinary trends

Cost control

P&L accountability

Exhibition-style cooking

Food safety

ServSafe certification

Descripción del empleo

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary:

Join a team where culinary excellence meets innovation.

We’re seeking a forward-thinking, hospitality-driven Chef / Dining Director to lead our corporate café program. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to deliver exceptional dining experiences while driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong client-facing background with the ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships, along with creativity and culinary expertise to develop authentic, innovative menus that showcase diverse regional flavors and techniques, delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceed guest and client expectations.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 5+ years of culinary management experience in contract dining, fine dining, or high- volume upscale environments
• A talent for developing trusted client partnerships and delivering strategic, tailored solutions that consistently exceed expectations
• 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

Why Join Us

Be part of a growing, dynamic culinary program where creativity is encouraged, quality is never compromised, and your leadership directly shapes the daily experience of a vibrant corporate community.

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.