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Cafe Manager / Chef - Lynchburg, VA

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$50–55K/yr
Location
LYNCHBURG, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Canteen is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager with a strong culinary background to oversee daily café operations, lead teams, develop menus, manage food costs, ensure high‑quality preparation, and maintain health and safety compliance. The role includes hiring, training, event planning, budgeting, and supervising associates.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cash HandlingFood Service EquipmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookInternet

Qualifications

3+ Years Relevant ExperienceServSafe or Department of Health Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Canteen

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000/year, negotiable based on experience

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.

Job Summary:

Experienced Cafe Manager with a strong culinary background and proven ability to oversee daily café operations, lead cross-functional teams, develop innovative menus, maintain exceptional customer service standards, and manage food costs while ensuring high-quality food preparation and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This individual will be responsible for the supervision of the food service operation, ensuring the standards of excellence are met. Will supervise associates and support financial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates.

  • Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the cafe

  • Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards

  • Operates within the budget and identifies new ways to improve the business

  • Manages cafe operations

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience

  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations

  • Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures and food service equipment

  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet

  • ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred

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 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 (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

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1566143

Canteen

Leticia Pinon

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