CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF

Eurest USA; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a dynamic Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a busy Liberty, NC corporate dining campus. In this high-volume role, you will mentor chefs, drive menu innovation, and ensure flawless execution across multiple sites in a 24-hour environment.

You will guide cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management while partnering with marketing and culinary teams to raise the standard of excellence and customer satisfaction across the district.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience.
• At least 2 years of multi-site culinary management experience.
• Strong background in high-volume production and catering.
• Proven experience managing cost controls.
• Culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support culinary operations across multiple sites within a corporate campus.
• Teach, train, and mentor chefs across the region.
• Drive innovation across accounts—new dishes, concepts, and standards.
• Guide chefs on cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management.

Skills

Culinary management

Multi-site management

Cost controls

High-volume production

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Eurest

Position Title: CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF - LIBERTY, NC

Salary: $90000 - $95000 / yr plus 20% annual bonus potential

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

Eurest is looking for a dynamic, high-energy District Chef to lead culinary operations across a busy, multi-unit corporate dining campus in Liberty, NC. This is a role for a culinary leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments and wants to shape the standard of excellence across an entire district — not just one kitchen. Operating within a 24-hour environment, you'll bring vision, mentorship, and hands‑on leadership to every unit you touch, ensuring exceptional food, flawless execution, and a culture of continuous improvement. Occasional travel (5%) to our MO facility is part of the territory.

$3,000 sign on bonus / Relocation assistance available

What You'll Do

• Lead and support culinary operations across multiple sites within a corporate campus
• Teach, train, and mentor chefs, elevating culinary skill and confidence across the region
• Drive innovation across all accounts — new dishes, new concepts, new standards
• Guide chefs on cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management to keep operations efficient and profitable
• Coach chefs on menu planning and development that balances creativity with operational reality
• Roll out new culinary programs alongside Company marketing and culinary teams
• Develop and communicate strategies that elevate the customer dining experience
• Deliver training programs that ensure consistent, high-quality food across every location
• Partner with operations and leadership to drive performance, consistency, and results districtwide

What We're Looking For

• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience
• At least 2 years of multi-site culinary management experience
• Strong background in high-volume production and catering
• Proven experience managing cost controls
• A self-motivated, diligent leader who's ready to grow with a top-tier foodservice company

Why Join Us

At Eurest, you won't just run a kitchen — you'll shape culinary excellence across a dynamic dining campus. If you're a natural mentor with a passion for food, people, and performance, this is your chance to lead at scale, make your mark, and grow your career with an industry leader in corporate dining.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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, the link below provides paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

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.