Executive Chef- Austin, TX
- Schedule: M-F Breakfast, lunch and catering operation
- Pay Range: 85,000.00- 87,500.00
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Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Executive Chef with Eurest oversees all culinary operations for a dining account, leading kitchen staff while ensuring high standards in food quality, safety, and sanitation. This role is responsible for menu development, cost control, inventory management, and execution of culinary programs. The Executive Chef partners with operations and marketing teams to deliver innovative, high-quality dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
- Lead, train, and develop culinary associates to deliver consistent, high-quality food
- Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment
Menu & Program Development
- Plan, develop, and execute menus aligned with client expectations and Eurest standards
- Roll out new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams
Financial & Operational Management
- Manage food, labor, and operational costs to meet budget targets
- Monitor and control expenditures for the account
- Purchase and manage inventory to ensure efficiency and minimize waste
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Delivers high-quality, innovative food offerings aligned with Eurest standards
- Maintains strong cost control and meets financial targets
- Builds and develops a high-performing culinary team
- Ensures full compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
- Successfully executes high-volume production and catering operations
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of culinary management experience
- High-volume production and catering experience required
- Proven experience managing food and labor cost controls
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Culinary degree
- Desire to grow within Eurest / Compass Group
Associates at Eurest 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.
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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.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1537157
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