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Canteen

**Salary:** $65,000 - $70,000 / year

**Other Forms of Compensation:** Yearly Bonus Opportunity

_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:

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven **Chef Manager** to lead a made-to-order corporate dining café. This is a solo-operator position responsible for all culinary production, guest service, and day-to-day café operations. The ideal candidate brings strong culinary expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering wellness focused, high-quality guest experience.

This account features a modern pre-order model, like a Wawa-style service environment, with all menu items prepared to order via walk-up and online guest requests.

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Leadership & Menu Execution

• Prepare and execute all menu offerings, including:

o Weekly featured salad and sandwiches.

o Daily soup, breakfast specials and made-to-order items based on guest pre-orders.

• Maintain a wellness-oriented and diverse menu aligned with client expectations.

• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.

Operational Management

• Oversee all day-to-day café operations as a sole operator.

• Manage ordering, inventory control, product rotation, and vendor relationships.

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and corporate standards.

• Utilize the daily café closure (10:00 AM–10:30 AM) for break and/or lunch shift reset.

Guest Experience & Service

• Deliver excellent customer service to corporate guests.

• Maintain an organized, efficient workspace to support fast-paced made-to-order operations.

• Communicate effectively with clients and guests, ensuring needs and feedback are addressed.

Administrative Duties

• Manage all operational documentation, including production records, temperature logs, and ordering reports.

• Monitor budget guidelines consistent with fee-based account parameters (no P&L responsibilities).

• Coordinate with leadership on menu updates, promotions, and program enhancements.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of culinary experience, preferably in corporate dining or made-to-order environments.

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.

• Strong culinary skills with the ability to design and execute diverse, wellness-focused menus.

• Ability to operate independently and manage all aspects of café operations.

• Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe certification required or obtained upon hire).

• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with pre-order or kiosk-driven foodservice models.

• Background in café-style or fast-casual made-to-order environments.

• Familiarity with corporate dining standards and client-facing service.

Apply to Canteen today!

_Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA_

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen** **are offered many fantastic 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Canteen.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:** **1481602

Canteen

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