Complex Executive Chef

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across cafés, catering, events, and retail dining within a dynamic hospitality environment. You will create exceptional menus, drive guest satisfaction, and mentor a high-performing culinary team to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences.

You'll manage food and labor costs, ensure compliance with safety standards, and partner with operations and marketing to launch innovative programs that elevate the client

Formación

• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of culinary training and professional experience.
• Experience leading culinary teams within multi-outlet environments.
• Strong background in high-volume food production and catering operations.
• Experience managing food costs, labor budgets, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to balance operational excellence with creativity and innovation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse teams and clients.
• Passion for mentoring others and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Desire to build a long-term career with an industry-leading foodservice organization.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across cafés, catering, events, and retail dining outlets.
• Create innovative, seasonal, and guest-focused menus that align with client expectations and operational goals.
• Partner with operations, marketing, and culinary teams to launch new programs, promotions, and dining experiences.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary team members, creating an environment focused on learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversee catering and special event execution, ensuring exceptional quality and service for every occasion.
• Maintain product quality and consistency while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with clients, guests, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business growth initiatives and contribute to the strategic development of expanding dining programs and outlets.

Conocimientos

Leadership

High-volume production

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Adaptability

Creativity and innovation

Relationship-building

Educación

Culinary degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Join a dynamic, hospitality-driven operation where culinary excellence, innovation, and guest experience come together. As the Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary functions across a complex foodservice environment that includes cafés, catering, events, and evening/weekend service. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact by creating exceptional dining experiences while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

This account offers a diverse culinary landscape, supporting multiple outlets and evolving business needs. With opportunities for growth on the horizon, you’ll play an important role in shaping the future of the operation, introducing new concepts, enhancing service offerings, and developing a high-performing culinary team.

Flexibility to support occasional evenings, weekends, and special events is important, as this role helps lead a dynamic café, catering, and events operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across cafés, catering, events, and retail dining outlets.
• Create innovative, seasonal, and guest-focused menus that align with client expectations and operational goals.
• Partner with operations, marketing, and culinary teams to launch new programs, promotions, and dining experiences.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary team members, creating an environment focused on learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversee catering and special event execution, ensuring exceptional quality and service for every occasion.
• Maintain product quality and consistency while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with clients, guests, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business growth initiatives and contribute to the strategic development of expanding dining programs and outlets.

What We're Looking For

• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of culinary training and professional experience.
• Experience leading culinary teams within multi-outlet, café, catering, corporate dining, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, or similar foodservice environments.
• Strong background in high-volume food production and catering operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor budgets, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to balance operational excellence with creativity and innovation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse teams and clients.
• Passion for mentoring others and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for supporting a growing operation with evolving business needs.
• Desire to build a long-term career with an industry-leading foodservice organization.

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.