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Director of Culinary Innovation and Strategy- Charlotte, NC
Canteen —Charlotte, NC
- $145,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Director of Culinary Services
Laurels and Haven Highland Creek —Charlotte, NC
- $60,000 - $68,000 a year
- Background check
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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BENCH DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
Morrison Healthcare —Charlotte, NC
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospital
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Director of Food and Beverage
BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB INC —Charlotte, NC
- Extended hours
- English
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Beverage Director
Sea Grill Restaurant And Bar —Charlotte, NC
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- 5 years
- Mentoring
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Dining Services Director at Steele Creek
Allegro Living, LLC —Charlotte, NC
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
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Chartwells K12 —Clover, SC
- Full-time
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- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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DIRECTOR OF PATIENT DINING
Morrison Healthcare —Concord, NC
- Full-time
- Acute care
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Director of Culinary Innovation and Strategy- Charlotte, NC

Canteen -
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Job Details

Full-time
$145,000 - $155,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Client relationship management
Partnership strategy
Performance improvement leadership
Strategic management
New product launch strategy
Program design
Customer relationship building
Business strategy analysis
Product marketing
Specialty dish recipe development
ServSafe
5 years
Competitive analysis
Employee relationship building
Sales presentations
Culinary Arts
Developing staff training programs as a food service manager
Product innovation strategy
Technology management
Hospitality industry experience
Industry trends
Content development
Kitchen staff training
Collaborative technology platforms
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Product strategy
Developing onboarding programs
Operational excellence initiatives

Full Job Description

Pay Range: $145,000–$155,000
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

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 for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The Director of Culinary Innovation & Strategy provides leadership and direction for Canteen's culinary vision, innovation pipeline, and food program strategy. This role is responsible for developing and implementing culinary initiatives that enhance the customer experience, drive business growth, and differentiate Canteen's fresh food, catering, and unattended retail offerings.

Partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Culinary teams, this leader serves as the bridge between corporate strategy and field execution, ensuring consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Strategy & Innovation

Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute a best-in-class culinary strategy.
Lead culinary innovation efforts by identifying emerging consumer preferences, food trends, and industry best practices.
Drive the development of innovative menu solutions, fresh food programs, and catering offerings.
Evaluate competitive market trends and make recommendations that strengthen Canteen's market position.

Program Development & Standardization

Establish and maintain culinary standards, recipes, product specifications, and operational guidelines.
Lead the development and optimization of order guides across multiple business lines.
Standardize culinary programs and best practices to ensure consistency and scalability.
Support expansion of fresh food programs, including hot and cold food solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Serve as the primary liaison between corporate leadership and field culinary teams.
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Foodbuy, Marketing, and Sales teams to align culinary initiatives with business objectives.
Support client presentations, sales pursuits, and retention efforts through culinary expertise.
Build strong relationships with field leaders and executive stakeholders across the organization.

Training & Field Support

Develop culinary training programs, onboarding materials, and tools that support field execution.
Create frameworks that improve culinary capabilities and operational consistency.
Support field teams with program implementation, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technology & Business Growth

Identify and evaluate technology solutions that enhance culinary operations and customer experiences.
Partner with Marketing and Innovation teams to launch new products, programs, and platforms.
Lead culinary-focused promotional and manufacturer partnership initiatives.
Utilize data and customer feedback to assess program performance and drive improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and professional culinary experience.
Five or more years of progressive culinary, foodservice, hospitality, or food innovation experience.
Current ServSafe certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of culinary operations, food safety, menu development, and food trends.
Experience leading culinary strategy, product innovation, or food program development.
Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools.
Highly organized with strong project management and multitasking abilities.
Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of influencing cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel regularly to support field operations, client meetings, and business initiatives.
Reliable transportation required.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

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 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

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1553041

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