SR. CHEF MANAGER - CINCINATI, OH

Eurest USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Eurest USA in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Chef Manager to lead the overall dining operation, supervising culinary and café service to deliver an exceptional guest experience across corporate accounts. As a senior leader you will drive operational excellence, maintain Eurest's high culinary standards, and ensure strong financial performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, people development, cost control, safety and sanitation adherence, and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Five years progressive culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs and inventory controls.
• Profit and loss and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and laws.
• Participate in meetings and training programs.
• Conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain food cost while ensuring quality standards.
• Manage purchasing and inventory controls.
• Perform related duties and special projects.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Self-starter

Team motivation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

POS knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Tools

Power HACCP knowledge

Job description

Senior Chef Manager – Cincinnati, OH

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies – in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs and in‑unit associates excel as they deliver world‑class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on‑site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

As a Senior Chef Manager, you will lead the overall dining operation, overseeing both culinary and café service environments to deliver an exceptional guest experience. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, maintaining Eurest's high culinary standards, and ensuring strong financial performance across the account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Participate in employee meetings and training programs
• Conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Maintain food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Maintain an active role in managing team development
• Manage purchasing and inventory controls
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Five years progressive culinary management experience
• Self‑starter, innovative, and able to multitask
• Maintain a positive attitude under pressure and motivate team
• Possess a passion for excellence
• Knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Purchasing, food storage, and sanitation experience
• Profit and loss and financial reporting experience
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls
• Strong leadership, coaching, and training skills
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
• Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 lbs
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, and requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.