Chef Manager / Dining Director - Memphis, TN

Canteen is a part of Compass Group USA, a leading provider in food services and hospitality management. Canteen specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative food solutions designed to enhance the workplace experience for employees across diverse industries. With a focus on combining food, service, and technology, Canteen offers various solutions including markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services. This dedication to excellence and innovation has established Canteen as a trusted name in corporate dining and hospitality, where the well-being and satisfaction of employees are prioritized through creative and thoughtful culinary experiences.

The role of Chef Manager/Dining Director at Canteen is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to lead with passion and innovation. This position offers a chance to manage a corporate café program that thrives on delivering exceptional dining experiences inspired by global and multicultural cuisines. The Chef Manager will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, ensuring that food quality, presentation, and guest service exceed expectations. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive operational and financial excellence while fostering a culture of sustainability, creativity, and team development. Candidates will have the unique opportunity to craft seasonally inspired, chef-driven menus that highlight local and seasonal ingredients, championing responsible sourcing to contribute positively to environmental stewardship.

This position also places a strong emphasis on mentoring and leading a culinary team to achieve best-in-class food and service delivery. Operational duties will include managing inventory, purchasing, and maintaining food cost controls along with P&L accountability. The Chef Manager will also design and execute catering for executive meetings and corporate events, engaging guests with exhibition-style cooking and culinary storytelling. This dynamic role integrates leadership, creativity, and business acumen to elevate the dining experience within a vibrant corporate community.

Canteen is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants. They offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and many more incentives aimed at supporting associates' well-being and professional growth. Working at Canteen means joining a company where culinary excellence meets innovation, growth opportunities abound, and every associate's contribution is valued in transforming the food service industry together.