Executive Chef Manager - Corporate Dining Leader

Eurest USA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Job summary

Eurest Roanoke, VA seeks a Chef Manager to lead a busy corporate dining program with high-volume cafe operations. You will oversee culinary and service standards, manage a team of 8, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time service.

This role offers ownership of budgeting, menu development, inventory control, and vendor relations, with opportunities to grow within Compass Group USA. If you bring strong leadership, foodservice experience, and a passion for hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct foodservice operational management experience, with strong inventory and purchasing knowledge.
• Deep knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience preferred
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and coaching skills that inspire teams to do their best work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect across management, client, customer, and associate levels
• Strong financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer/email skills
• ServSafe® Certified

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 8 front of house / back of house associates
• Oversee the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account (culinary and service operations)
• Interview, hire, train, and develop associates — planning and assigning work, appraising performance, and resolving concerns with fairness and consistency
• Prepare and manage the annual budget with a sharp eye on cost-effective, efficient operations
• Utilize company systems to complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including inventory, cash reports, production records, and payroll/timekeeping
• Oversee and actively participate in food and beverage preparation and service, ensuring adherence to company standards for quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety (HACCP and OSHA compliant), along with portion control
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, bringing energy and flexibility to a dynamic operation

Skills

Operations management

Food cost control

People leadership

P&L accountability

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest Roanoke, VA seeks a Chef Manager to lead a busy corporate dining program with high-volume cafe operations. You will oversee culinary and service standards, manage a team of 8, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time service.

This role offers ownership of budgeting, menu development, inventory control, and vendor relations, with opportunities to grow within Compass Group USA. If you bring strong leadership, foodservice experience, and a passion for hospitality, we'd love to meet you.