District Chef: Multi-Site Culinary Leader & Innovator

Compass Group USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a District Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple corporate dining locations, including an Executive Briefing Center. You will drive culinary excellence, innovation, and consistency while supporting and developing a team of chefs, partnering with operations, marketing, and culinary leadership to elevate guest experiences for a high-end clientele.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in high-volume production, and a passion for delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of culinary management experience.
• At least 2 years of multi-site or district-level culinary leadership experience.
• Strong background in high-volume food production and catering, preferably in corporate dining.
• Proven experience managing food cost controls, budgets, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop culinary teams.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Desire to grow and advance within a leading foodservice organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership and operational support across multiple corporate dining accounts within the district.
• Mentor, coach, and develop chefs and culinary teams to elevate skillsets and performance.
• Drive innovation by introducing new menu concepts, trends, and culinary programs.
• Partner with chefs to manage cost controls, food budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Guide menu planning and development to ensure creativity, consistency, and client satisfaction.
• Train teams on purchasing practices and effective inventory management.
• Enhance culinary capabilities across the region by raising overall chef skill levels.
• Lead the rollout and execution of new culinary initiatives in collaboration with the company’s culinary and marketing teams.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the customer and dining experience.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards across all locations.
• Deliver training programs that promote consistency, efficiency, and high-quality food production.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Team development

Menu planning

High-volume production

Multi-site leadership

Food safety

Training programs

Guest experience

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Eurest is seeking a District Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple corporate dining locations, including an Executive Briefing Center. You will drive culinary excellence, innovation, and consistency while supporting and developing a team of chefs, partnering with operations, marketing, and culinary leadership to elevate guest experiences for a high-end clientele.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in high-volume production, and a passion for delivering exceptional