CHEF MANAGER - RICHARDSON, TX - Join the Team!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Eurest is a leading company in the business and industry dining sector, renowned for providing world-class meals across a diverse range of prestigious companies throughout the United States. With a large and talented team of about 16,000 chefs and numerous in-unit associates, Eurest is deeply committed to excellence in culinary services, offering a variety of dining experiences from corporate cafes and executive dining rooms to onsite catering and vending innovations. The company is known for its innovative approach, high performance, and rapid growth, attracting dedicated professionals who are passionate about quality and customer satisfaction. Eurest's extensive network spans every state and encompasses all major industries, ensuring its position as a key player in the food service industry nationwide.
The role of Chef Manager at the Richardson, TX location is a tremendous opportunity to join a thriving and dynamic company. With a salary range of $60,000 to $62,000 per year, this position involves comprehensive culinary management responsibilities that cover the entire food service operation. As a Chef Manager, you will be instrumental in overseeing inventory, ordering, and receiving processes, guaranteeing efficient supply chain management and cost control. This role requires a deep understanding of P&L accountability and contract-managed service, as well as proficiency in menu development, purchasing, and inventory management with a focus on sourcing quality local food products.
Eurest highly values sustainability, so a passion for sustainable food practices and operations is an important aspect of this position. The Chef Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and safety standards of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations such as HACCP, and fostering a culture that promotes innovation and excellence. Candidates with experience in contract food service, fine dining, or restaurant environments with strong skills in inventory and purchasing management will excel in this role. Additionally, knowledge of current food and catering trends, production techniques, sanitation practices, and food cost controls are essential qualities. Experience with exposition cooking is also preferred.
Eurest, as a member of Compass Group USA, supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and is committed to equal opportunity employment. They prioritize fair treatment of all applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, disability status, veteran status, or other protected classifications. This commitment extends to providing accommodations as needed and considering applicants with criminal history in compliance with applicable fair chance laws. As a company that maintains a drug-free workplace, Eurest welcomes candidates eager to develop their culinary careers in an environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and excellence.
Joining Eurest not only offers the chance to work with a vibrant team at exciting locations but also includes generous benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. These benefits help ensure the wellbeing of associates while supporting a balanced professional and personal life. This role is an excellent fit for motivated culinary professionals ready to take on leadership in a fast-growing, highly respected food service organization.
                - working knowledge of haccp
 - three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurant
 - knowledge of inventory and purchasing control
 - strong understanding of food cost controls and production
 - ability to manage kitchen team effectively
 - passion for sustainability
 - excellent organizational and communication skills