SR. CHEF MANAGER (CORPORATE DINING) - FREDERICKSBURG, VA

About the role

We’re looking for a Sr. Chef Manager to lead the dining program at a premier client site in Fredericksburg, VA. This is a dual role where you’ll combine culinary leadership with dining experience engagement. You’ll not only guide the kitchen and menu but also play a visible role in the café, ensuring office workers and clients enjoy an exceptional dining experience every day. As part of Eurest (Compass Group USA), you’ll join a network of 16,000 chefs and food professionals across the country. You’ll also have clear growth opportunities into Regional Chef and Director roles as we continue to expand.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a culinary team in both café and catering operations.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing inventory and cost controls, and maintaining operational efficiency.
• Design menus with the freedom to introduce new ideas and global flavors.
• Balance back-of-house culinary excellence with dining experience leadership on the floor.
• Build strong client and guest relationships by being present in the dining space.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and financial reporting (with the support of Compass resources).
• Ensure quality, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive culinary management experience (corporate dining, hotels, or catering).
• Culinary degree preferred — or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience in supervising culinary teams, implementing process improvements, and driving consistency in quality and service.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, inspire, and develop a team.
• Comfortable engaging with clients and guests directly while running operations.
• Solid understanding of budgets, food cost, labor, and inventory management.
• A passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
• ServSafe certification a plus.

Pay

$85,000–$90,000 per year plus 20% bonus potential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous PTO.
• Extra perks: wellness programs, pet insurance, shopping discounts, and more.
• Career growth: opportunities to advance across Compass Group’s 28,000+ accounts nationwide.