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Position Title: Chef Manager - Trine University  

Salary:  $60,000 - $72,000  Annually

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

• Provide full operational leadership for the culinary and food service program, including inventory management, purchasing, ordering, receiving, production, and execution.
• Lead and maintain exceptional Front of House (FOH) operations, ensuring superior hospitality, guest engagement, service standards, and dining experiences.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control practices to achieve financial objectives.
• Develop innovative menus and culinary offerings aligned with client expectations, seasonal trends, and operational goals.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory management with a focus on sourcing high-quality, local, and sustainable food products.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations, including HACCP standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary and service team members to drive engagement, performance, and retention.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of sustainability through waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and environmentally conscious practices.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while delivering consistent service excellence.

• Minimum of three (3) years of culinary management experience within contract food service, fine dining, upscale hospitality, or high-volume restaurant environments.
• Strong understanding of Front of House operations and hospitality-driven service models.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor costs, purchasing, inventory controls, and operational budgets.
• Knowledge of profit and loss (P&L) management and experience within a contract-managed service environment preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food production, catering operations, culinary trends, quality standards, food presentation, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Experience with exhibition cooking, chef-attended stations, or guest-facing culinary presentations preferred.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety protocols.
• Proven leadership, communication, coaching, and team-development skills.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Apply to Compass Group today!

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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), 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. 

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Req ID:  1558616

Compass Corporate 

Mehdi Mohammed 

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