TRAVELING SUPPORT CHEF

Canteen

• *Salary:** $60,000 - $65,000 / year
• *Other Forms of Compensation:** Co. Car, Paid Travel, Hotel and Meals
• *_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:** The Traveling Chef serves as a hands-on culinary and operational leader supporting multiple accounts across the district. This role provides immediate stabilization, performance improvement, and leadership coverage during transitions, staffing gaps, audits, or periods of financial and operational recovery.

• *Key Responsibilities:**

- Deploys to underperforming or transitional units to stabilize operations, maintain service continuity, and uphold food safety and brand standards - Drives food cost control, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and menu optimization while protecting quality and client satisfaction - Supports high-profile catering, executive meetings, and chef-driven events requiring polished, white-glove execution - Coaches and develops culinary teams, strengthens bench talent, and supports onboarding of new chefs and managers - Prepares units for audits and inspections, correcting compliance gaps and mitigating operational risk - Partners with the District Manager to support client relationships, sales recovery, and district-wide initiatives

• *Administrative & Technical Responsibilities:**

- Performs critical administrative and computer-based functions, including ordering systems, inventory management, recipe and menu documentation, cost tracking, reporting, and operational compliance tools - Supports managers with systems navigation, data accuracy, and process discipline to ensure financial and operational transparency

• *Impact:**

This role acts as a force multiplier for the district, protecting financial performance, elevating culinary standards, strengthening teams, and allowing district leadership to focus on strategic growth rather than daily operational gaps.

• *Experience & Culinary Skills:**

- 3-5+ years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or multi-unit culinary leader - Proven ability to stabilize underperforming units and improve culinary and operational performance - Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance - Expertise in menu development, cost control, production systems, and high-volume culinary operations

• *Operational & Leadership Capabilities:**

- Experience leading teams through transitions, staffing shortages, and operational recovery - Ability to coach, train, and develop culinary talent across multiple locations - Demonstrated success in controlling food cost, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and inventory accuracy - Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, managers, and frontline teams

• *Apply to Canteen today!**

_Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA_

• *Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)**

• *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 Canteenare 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

• *Req ID: 1494190**

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