[Hiring] Foodservice Design Manager @Compass Group

Role Description

The Foodservice Design Manager oversees the planning, technical execution, and day-to-day coordination of foodservice and retail design projects across Compass Group’s portfolio. This role directly manages Foodservice Designers and BIM Managers, guiding the creation of forward-thinking café and dining spaces for corporate workplaces, education, sports, and leisure sectors while helping establish national design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Workflow Management: Manage and guide Foodservice Designers and BIM staff on daily project tasks, Revit/CAD standards, and production deadlines.
• Design Delivery & Quality Control: Oversee and develop foodservice layouts across all design phases (SD, DD, CD, and CA), ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project scopes.
• Technical & MEP Coordination: Supervise the drafting of equipment layouts, plumbing/electrical utility rough-ins, and Special Conditions plans, coordinating directly with external Architectural and Engineering project teams.
• Equipment Specification Oversight: Review and approve equipment selections, AutoQuotes documentation, cut books, and 11400 foodservice specification manuals for accuracy and code compliance.
• Custom Fabrication Review: Review custom millwork and fabrication drawings, collaborating with the VP of Design to implement necessary design modifications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary design point of contact in project engineering meetings, working closely with Project Managers and clients to maintain project milestones and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional experience in commercial foodservice design, kitchen planning, and design coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, KCL, and AutoQuotes.
• Strong expertise in CSI Division 11400 specifications, health/sanitation codes, equipment cost estimating, and MEP coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise designers, manage multi-project workflows, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary partners.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)