Senior Commissary Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Ops

Compass Group USA; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen is seeking a Senior Chef Manager, Commissary Operations, to oversee centralized commissary production for multiple dining accounts. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely distribution of food while driving cost control and inventory management.

The role requires leadership in hiring, training, and coaching, plus strong financial oversight including P&L and budgets. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years progressive culinary management experience.
• Self-starter, innovative with multitasking abilities.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and proper storage/use of food.
• P&L and financial reporting experience.
• Budgets, labor costs, inventory controls knowledge.
• ServSafe or health dept certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and operational management of centralized commissary supporting multiple dining accounts.
• Ensure preparation, quality, and timely distribution of food while upholding safety and sanitation standards.
• Lead menu execution, production planning, inventory management, and purchasing.
• Manage labor scheduling, food cost control, and vendor relations.
• Provide leadership through hiring, training, coaching, and development.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety HACCP

Menu Planning

Labor Scheduling

Purchasing & Inventory

Leadership

Cost Control

Communication

Training & Coaching

Microsoft Office

POS Systems

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Canteen is seeking a Senior Chef Manager, Commissary Operations, to oversee centralized commissary production for multiple dining accounts. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely distribution of food while driving cost control and inventory management.

The role requires leadership in hiring, training, and coaching, plus strong financial oversight including P&L and budgets. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.