Boston, Massachusetts – A permanent dining contract closure at Suffolk University is eliminating 72 jobs, triggering workforce impacts across multiple service roles.
According to a WARN notice filed with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Compass Group USA, operating as Chartwells Higher Ed, will lay off 72 employees tied to its Suffolk University dining operations at 8 Ashburton Place.
The notice, dated March 23, states the layoffs will take effect May 27, 2026, and are expected to be permanent. The filing was submitted under federal and state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification requirements.
Positions affected span a range of campus dining roles, including baristas, cashiers, cooks, food service workers, and supervisors. Management and specialty roles such as executive chef, catering director, and unit marketing manager are also listed among impacted positions.
Company officials said employees will be placed on layoff status without bumping rights but noted efforts to help workers find other opportunities within Compass Group operations. Many affected workers are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ.
The closure reflects the end of Chartwells’ account at Suffolk University, though details about the university’s future dining operations or replacement vendors were not included in the notice.
The job losses may affect students and campus workers who rely on dining services for employment and daily access to food options.
Further updates are expected as the May effective date approaches and transition plans become clearer.
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