EXECUTIVE CHEF - DINING - REDMOND, WA
Salary: $85000 - $95000 /year
Pay Grade: 14
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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
Job Summary
As the Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations while ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment. You will manage and direct the activities of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and profitable food service.
Supervisory Duties:
- Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the kitchen unit.
- Directly supervise chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning tasks, appraising performance, and addressing complaints in line with company policies and laws.
Key Functions:
- Oversee food preparation, portioning, and garnishing to meet standards.
- Plan menus and manage food surpluses and seasonal ingredients.
- Control food costs through effective portioning and purchasing.
- Ensure compliance with ServSafe, sanitation, and safety regulations.
- Train and integrate new kitchen staff into the team.
- Create and test new recipes, establish menu prices, and uphold nutritional and safety standards.
- Assign and supervise cleaning schedules for kitchen, serving, and dining areas.
- Manage kitchen supplies and foodstuff requisitions.
- Maintain adherence to culinary programs and standards.
- Attend culinary meetings and understand culinary terminology.
Additional Skills:
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Experience in labor scheduling and purchase compliance management.
- Proficiency in Webtrition for food costing and other functions.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; Culinary Degree strongly encouraged.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
- Desirable Experience:
- Multi-unit, high volume, and complex foodservice operations.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience.
- Skills: Hands-on chef experience, comprehensive knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Email, and the Internet.
- Certifications: ServSafe certification highly desirable.
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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.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Eurest 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)
- For positions in Washington State or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information
Req ID: 1356833
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