Executive Dining Chef Manager – Des Moines

Compass Group USA; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Zusammenfassung

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Chef Manager in Des Moines, IA to lead executive dining and corporate catering programs. This role drives exceptional dining experiences for executives, clients, and employees while maintaining operational excellence in a premier workplace setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary management experience, strong menu development skills, and a proven track record of managing food costs and teams.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of culinary management experience in executive dining, corporate catering, or high-volume upscale environments.
• Proven experience planning and executing premium catering events and executive dining programs.
• Strong culinary creativity with the ability to develop innovative menus and memorable guest experiences.
• Demonstrated success managing food costs, inventory, labor, and operational performance.
• Experience leading and developing culinary and hospitality teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards, food safety regulations, and sanitation practices.
• Experience managing budgets and P&L in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• A passion for hospitality, innovation, culinary excellence, and high-quality ingredients.

Aufgaben

• Lead all aspects of executive dining, café operations, and catering services, delivering a seamless and elevated guest experience.
• Create and execute seasonally inspired, chef-driven menus with a focus on quality, presentation, and innovation.
• Design and deliver high-end catering experiences for executive meetings, board functions, client events, and special occasions.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to customize menus and ensure exceptional event execution.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and product sourcing with precision and efficiency.
• Drive financial performance by managing food costs, labor, purchasing, and budget accountability.
• Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing, emphasizing local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop culinary and service team members to consistently deliver best-in-class hospitality.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction across all dining and catering functions.

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Budget management

Food safety compliance

Client relationship management

Ausbildung

ServSafe Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Chef Manager in Des Moines, IA to lead executive dining and corporate catering programs. This role drives exceptional dining experiences for executives, clients, and employees while maintaining operational excellence in a premier workplace setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary management experience, strong menu development skills, and a proven track record of managing food costs and teams.