SR CHEF MANAGER (CATERING/COMMISSARY) HAZELWOOD, MO - HAZELWOOD, MO
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 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.
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Job Summary
The Sr. Chef Manager, Commissary/Catering is responsible for overseeing daily culinary and catering operations to ensure high-quality food production, exceptional service, and efficient execution. This role requires strong leadership, administrative expertise, and hands-on culinary experience. The ideal candidate has catering experience, is highly organized yet flexible, and can manage both kitchen operations and administrative responsibilities. This position also requires the ability to drive a non-CDL company van for catering deliveries (approximately once per week).
Key Job Duties
Culinary Operations & Catering
• Oversee daily food production to ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness
• Lead and execute catering events, including off-site deliveries and setup
• Maintain high standards for food presentation, taste, and sanitation
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and proper food handling practices
Administrative & Operational Support
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships (including Sysco)
• Update and print menus, production sheets, and pricing documents
• Maintain accurate records for inventory, production, and ordering
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for pricing updates and reporting
• Manage email communication and daily administrative tasks
• Support budgeting, cost control, and inventory management
Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise, train, and coach culinary and catering staff
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Conduct employee meetings, training, and development programs
• Maintain performance standards and motivate staff under pressure
• Actively support team development and engagement
Safety & Compliance
• Enforce food safety standards (HACCP, sanitation, allergen control)
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, and health regulations
• Maintain ServSafe certification
• Lead safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Ensure proper PPE use and safe equipment handling
Logistics & Coordination
• Drive company van (non-CDL) for catering deliveries as needed
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Support scheduling and operational adjustments
Financial & Inventory Management
• Maintain food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Oversee purchasing and inventory control processes
• Support P&L management, budgeting, and labor cost tracking
Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary management experience, including catering
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, storage, and sanitation practices
• Experience with purchasing, inventory control, and vendor management (e.g., Sysco)
• P&L management and financial reporting experience
• Strong understanding of budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls
• Proven leadership, coaching, and training skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and POS systems
• Strong administrative, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
Apply to Canteen 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.
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1533472
Canteen
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