CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF - THOUSAND OAKS, CA

Eurest USA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a Catering Executive Chef for a Corporate Account in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will lead kitchen and catering operations delivering high-quality meals and events in a professional corporate setting with balanced schedules.

Ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership, an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, and strong knowledge of food safety, cost controls, and client relations. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• 3–5 years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Corporate catering experience preferred.
• High-volume catering or complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional or batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, catering execution, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Computer proficiency including Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Outlook, email and internet.
• ServSafe Certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute catering menus aligned with corporate guidelines and client expectations.
• Prepare or oversee meals following standardized recipes and portions.
• Maintain production records, forecasts, and waste logs; taste quality regularly.
• Lead and develop culinary staff in food prep, safety, and sanitation.
• Manage cleaning, preventive maintenance, and kitchen equipment.
• Track inventory and adhere to budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and successful audits.
• Collaborate with operations, catering sales, and clients to execute events.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in meetings and training.

Skills

Chef leadership

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Menu planning

Catering execution

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation:

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.

Eurest

Salary: $76,000 to $85,000/year

Pay Grade: 13

Other Forms of Compensation:

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 Catering Executive Chef for a Corporate Account, you will lead kitchen and catering operations supporting a professional business community. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality catered meals and events while maintaining consistency, food safety, and operational excellence in a structured, corporate setting that values work-life balance.

This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in an organized environment, enjoys client interaction, and appreciates predictable schedules with limited nights and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and modified catering menus aligned with corporate guidelines, client expectations, and seasonal offerings
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of meals following standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete and utilize daily production records, catering forecasts, and waste logs; ensure quality through routine tastings
• Lead, train, and develop culinary staff in food preparation, safe food handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Establish and enforce cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of food and non-food supplies while adhering to budgetary guidelines
• Manage proper utilization of leftover food products in compliance with Company policies
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local health department regulations, including successful audit outcomes
• Partner with operations, catering sales, and client stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of corporate events
• Follow all facility, department, and Company safety protocols, including incident reporting
• Participate in client meetings, departmental meetings, culinary training, and professional development opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Corporate catering experience preferred
• High-volume catering or complex foodservice operations experience
• Institutional or batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of food trends, catering execution, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet applications
• ServSafe Certification — highly desirable

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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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.