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Compass Group
Chef - Dining Director - Cleveland, MS
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
$34,030 / year median in Mississippi
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Canteen Salary:
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:
Join a team where culinary excellence meets innovation. We're seeking a forward-thinking, hospitality-driven Chef / Dining Director to lead our corporate café program. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to deliver exceptional dining experiences while driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring a strong client-facing background with the ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships, along with creativity and culinary expertise to develop authentic, innovative menus that showcase diverse regional flavors and techniques, delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceed guest and client expectations. What You'll Do- Lead all aspects of the culinary and café operation, delivering a seamless, elevated guest experience
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and receiving with precision and efficiency
- Create and execute seasonally inspired, chef-driven menus with a focus on quality and presentation
- Drive financial performance, managing food cost, purchasing, and P&L accountability
- Champion sustainability and responsible sourcing, with an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients
- Design and execute innovative catering experiences for executive meetings and corporate events
- Inspire, mentor, and develop your team to consistently deliver best-in-class food and service What You Bring
- 5+ years of culinary management experience in contract dining, fine dining, or high- volume upscale environments
- A talent for developing trusted client partnerships and delivering strategic, tailored solutions that consistently exceed expectations
- Deep knowledge of culinary trends, workplace dining, and premium catering execution
- Proven success in cost control, inventory management, and operational leadership
- Experience with exhibition-style cooking and engaging guests through culinary storytelling
- Strong understanding of HACCP standards and food safety practices
- Experience managing P&L in a contract dining environment (preferred)
- ServSafe certification required Why Join Us Be part of a growing, dynamic culinary program where creativity is encouraged, quality is never compromised, and your leadership directly shapes the daily experience of a vibrant corporate community.