Chef de Cuisine | Corporate Dining Leader (Austin)

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

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