Executive Dining Director & Chef

Compass Group USA; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Client partnerships

Culinary trends

Cost control

P&L accountability

Exhibition-style cooking

Food safety

ServSafe certification

Job description

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.