Catering Chef

Compass Group USA; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Catering Chef Manager for Impressions Catering in Anchorage, AK. This hands-on leadership role oversees menu development, costing, and event execution, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

We value catering leadership experience, ability to manage inventory, and strong client interaction. The position is full-time and local to Anchorage, with a salary around $65,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Catering or culinary leadership experience with strong skills in menu development, food costing, inventory management, and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop catering menus, complete menu costing, and manage catering inventory.
• Work directly with clients to plan menus and ensure expectations are met.
• Organize, prepare, and execute food for catering events while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
• Lead catering staff during events and ensure food safety and customer service standards are followed.
• Manage catering equipment, product, leftovers, and waste.
• Coach and train staff on catering standards and event execution.

Skills

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

Client interaction

Job description

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• **This position is local to Anchorage, not a remote camp location**
• We are hiring immediately for Catering Chef positions.
• Location: Impressions Catering - 201 Post Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary. Includes some weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Driver's license required.
• Pay Range: $65,000 annually

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

ESS Support Services Worldwide – Alaska and Gulf of Mexico - is a leading provider of comprehensive support services, specializing in food and facility maintenance for clients and their employees both offshore and on remote land sites.

Our team consists of culinary professionals, dedicated kitchen support personnel, and hospitality experts committed to delivering unparalleled guest services, supporting every aspect of daily community life for our clients' resident workers -- 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

ESS Support Services Worldwide offers competitive wages, has an award-winning benefits program which includes health, medical, dental, vision, retirement plus other insurance which meets the needs of each individual.

Catering Chef Manager

The Catering Chef Manager is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for all aspects of Impressions Catering, from menu development and costing through event execution. This position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for catering events on weekends and holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop catering menus, complete menu costing, and manage catering inventory.
• Work directly with clients to plan menus and ensure expectations are met.
• Organize, prepare, and execute food for catering events while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
• Lead catering staff during events and ensure food safety and customer service standards are followed.
• Manage catering equipment, product, leftovers, and waste.
• Coach and train staff on catering standards and event execution.
• Assist with kitchen operations and fill in for the Production Lead when needed.

Experience:

Catering or culinary leadership experience with strong skills in menu development, food costing, inventory management, and client interaction.

Job Summary

Summary: Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food‑service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food‑service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Full-time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• including Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Personal Leave

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.