EXECUTIVE CHEF I
Salary: $90000 - $96000 /year
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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 all kitchen operations in a corporate café, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment. You will lead a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff to deliver high-quality, cost-effective food service while maintaining compliance with food safety standards and company policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the kitchen unit.
- Directly supervise chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff.
- Conduct interviews, hiring, training, task assignments, performance evaluations, and address complaints in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Key Functions:
- Oversee food preparation, portioning, and garnishing to meet company standards.
- Plan menus and manage food surpluses and seasonal ingredients.
- Control food costs through effective portioning and purchasing strategies.
- 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 stay current on culinary terminology and trends.
Additional Skills:
- Strong team player with excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Experience in labor scheduling and purchase compliance management.
- Proficiency in Webtrition for food costing and menu planning.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred; Culinary degree strongly encouraged.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal education or training.
- Desirable Experience:
- High-volume, and complex foodservice operations.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience.
- Skills:
- Hands-on chef experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Email, and Internet tools.
- 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)
- 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 for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1452036
Eurest
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Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
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