District Chef- Florida Region

Job Summary

The District Chef oversees culinary operations across multiple corporate dining accounts. This role supports and mentors chefs, ensures food safety and quality, and drives innovation and consistency across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support multiple dining accounts
• Train and mentor chefs to elevate culinary performance
• Drive innovation and lead menu development
• Guide cost control and inventory management
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams
• Improve customer experience through strategic initiatives
• Deliver training to maintain high food quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• Serve Safe Certified
• 5+ years of culinary management experience
• 2+ years of multi-site culinary leadership
• High-volume production and catering experience
• Strong cost control and budgeting skills
• Passion for growth and excellence in foodservice

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits. Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.