Chef Manager - Worcester, Ma

Job Summary

We are seeking a growth‑minded Chef Manager to join our dynamic and expanding team. This is great opportunity to be part of a company that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation in food service.

• Oversee full culinary management of the food service operation, including inventory, ordering, and receiving.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills to ensure accountability and collaboration across all departments.
• Maintain P&L accountability and support contract‑managed service operations.
• Develop creative, cost‑effective menus while ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation.
• Monitor and control food costs, purchasing, and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local and sustainable products.
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and compliance (HACCP knowledge required).
• Lead by example with exceptional attention to detail, effective time management, and consistent follow‑through on commitments and operational goals.

• Minimum three years of culinary management experience in contract food service, fine dining, or a restaurant environment with purchasing and inventory control.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with emphasis on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Experience with exposition cooking is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and related food safety practices.
• Serv Safe certification preferred.
• Strong financial acumen, including familiarity with P&L management and contract‑managed services.

• 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)

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.

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