CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

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

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.
• Self-motivated, diligent leader seeking growth with a top-tier foodservice company.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary management

Multi-site leadership

High-volume catering

Mentorship & training

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

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Position Title:CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF - LIBERTY, NC

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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, [e-mail].

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
• 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.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 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.

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.