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DISTRICT SUPPORT SR. CHEF MANAGER - DURHAM, NC

Compass Group
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2025

About the role

District Covers Raleigh/Durham/Mebane/Southern Virginia, Fayetteville, Sanford areas.

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Incentive opportunity & Company Car provided.

 

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.


Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.


Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation.  Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.


Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary:

As the District Support Senior Chef Manager, you will lead all aspects of back-of-house and front-of-house operations across the region.   You will maintain a quality culinary program and process all financial reporting. Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, mentoring, counseling, training and developing.

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Performs supervisory duties in compliance with the organization's policies and relevant laws
  • Participates in employee meetings and training programs
  • Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs
  • Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
  • Plays an active role in team development
  • Leads purchasing and inventory controls
  • Performs related duties and special projects as assigned 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
  • Five years of dynamic experience in culinary management
  • Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask
  • Remains calm and positive while inspiring and empowering the team
  • Demonstrates a strong dedication to excellence
  • Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with accurate storage and use of food
  • Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience
  • P&L and financial reporting experience
  • Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls
  • Strong leadership, mentoring and training skills
  • Digital literacy: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding 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 behavior
  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

 

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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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, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history),

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