Traveling Chef Manager: Culinary Ops & Menu Innovation
Compass Group USA
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Job summary
Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations. You will oversee inventory, purchasing, and receiving, while driving menu development and cost controls with a focus on sourcing local products and sustainability.
The role requires strong culinary management experience, exposure to contract foodservice, and a working knowledge of HACCP.
Qualifications
- Must have working knowledge of HACCP.
- Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge.
- Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with emphasis on quality and cost controls.
- Experience with exposition cooking.
- P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience desirable.
- ServSafe certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Full culinary management of food service operation including inventory, ordering and receiving.
- Proficiency in menu development and cost controls with emphasis on sustainable sourcing.
- Manage purchasing and inventory with focus on local products.
- Maintain compliance with food safety standards and HACCP protocols.
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Job description
Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a growth-minded Chef Manager to lead both culinary and food service operations. You will oversee inventory, purchasing, and receiving, while driving menu development and cost controls with a focus on sourcing local products and sustainability.
The role requires strong culinary management experience, exposure to contract foodservice, and a working knowledge of HACCP.
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