Chef De Cuisine

Compass Group USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Eurest in Austin, TX is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary leadership team in a corporate dining operation that delivers a true restaurant experience. This hands-on leadership role requires strong kitchen management, a team-first approach, and a passion for developing people, food, and systems, with growth potential within the company.

You will work across all kitchen stations in a high-volume environment, contribute to menu development, maintain HACCP standards, and mentor staff to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5+ years of culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Experience with batch cooking or high-volume production is preferred.
• Strong focus on food safety, HACCP and sanitation standards.
• ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Operations: Support and execute daily culinary production under the direction of the Executive Chef
• Culinary Leadership & Operations: Serve as the culinary department lead in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Culinary Leadership & Operations: Work confidently across all kitchen stations in a high-volume environment
• Culinary Leadership & Operations: Ensure consistent execution, food quality, and presentation across service and catering
• Culinary Leadership & Operations: Assist heavily with menu development, keeping modern trends and techniques in mind
• Culinary Leadership & Operations: Contribute ideas that elevate food quality, creativity, and guest experience
• Training & Team Development: Train, mentor, and develop team members at all skill levels
• Training & Team Development: Foster a culture rooted in collaboration, respect, patience, and accountability
• Training & Team Development: Lead with approachability and positivity—this role requires strong people skills
• Training & Team Development: Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory management, and food cost control
• Training & Team Development: Adhere to HACCP and food safety standards to ensure safe, sanitary operations
• Training & Team Development: Support hiring, coaching, counseling, and performance development

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Spanish language (basic)

Education

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Job description

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Position Title:CHEF DE CUISINE-AUSTIN, TX

Salary: $65,000-$70,000/annually

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

We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary leadership team within a corporate dining operation that delivers a true restaurant experience. This role is ideal for a hands‑on culinary professional with strong kitchen management experience, a team-first approach, and a passion for developing people, food, and systems.

This position is more than a station lead—it’s a leadership role with growth potential. The right candidate will play a key role in elevating food quality, service, hospitality, and catering while helping guide a collaborative and respectful kitchen culture.

What You’ll Do

Culinary Leadership & Operations

• Support and execute daily culinary production under the direction of the Executive Chef
• Serve as the culinary department lead in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Work confidently across all kitchen stations in a high-volume environment
• Ensure consistent execution, food quality, and presentation across service and catering
• Assist heavily with menu development, keeping modern trends and techniques in mind
• Contribute ideas that elevate food quality, creativity, and guest experience

Training & Team Development

• Train, mentor, and develop team members at all skill levels
• Foster a culture rooted in collaboration, respect, patience, and accountability
• Lead with approachability and positivity—this role requires strong people skills
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory management, and food cost control
• Adhere to HACCP and food safety standards to ensure safe, sanitary operations
• Support hiring, coaching, counseling, and performance development

What We’re Looking For

• A team-focused leader with low ego and a strong sense of accountability
• A calm, flexible, solution-oriented mindset—our clients keep things dynamic
• Someone who enjoys teaching, sharing knowledge, and growing others
• Ability to stay composed and positive under pressure
• Some Spanish language competency preferred
• A desire to grow with the company and potentially lead a unit in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate (preferred, not required)
• 2–5+ years of culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on training
• Catering experience and/or high-volume production experience
• Knowledge of current food and catering trends
• Experience with batch cooking or banquet-style service
• Strong understanding of sanitation, food safety, and food cost controls
• ServSafe Certification (required or ability to obtain)

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan