Senior Chef Manager - Airport Lounge Leadership

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

Job description

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.