Area Chef- Southern CA

Salary:  $83K/Yr. - $95K/Yr.

 

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions. 

Job Summary

Step into a leadership role where your culinary expertise makes a real impact. As an Area Chef, you’ll take the lead across dining accounts throughout Southern California, shaping menus, elevating food quality, and driving innovation. You’ll mentor and inspire a team of associates while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation are consistently met. This is your opportunity to influence diverse dining programs, build strong teams, and bring exceptional culinary experiences to life every day.

This role requires travel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports multiple dining accounts within the CulinArt Group's business portfolio
  • Teaches, trains, and mentors chefs
  • Responsible for driving innovation in all accounts
  • Helps chefs manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account
  • Teaches Chefs how to plan and create all menus
  • Shows chefs in the region how to purchases and manage inventory
  • Will bring up the skill level of chefs in the region
  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
  • Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience
  • Provides training programs to assure consistent, high quality food

Preferred Qualifications:

  • This role requires travel throughout Southern, CA
  • Culinary degree is preferred
  • A minimum of five years of culinary management experience is required
  • At least two years of multi-site culinary management experience is required
  • High volume production and catering experience is essential
  • Previous experience managing cost controls
  • Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

 

Apply to CulinArt today!

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Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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_Culinart.pdf

 

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

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

 

Req ID: 1527530

CulinArt Sector 

NANCY M TEIXEIRA 

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Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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