DISTRICT CHEF - SANTA CLARA, CA

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

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 a District Chef, you will lead and oversee all culinary operations across multiple corporate dining locations, including an Executive Briefing Center. This role is responsible for driving culinary excellence, innovation, and consistency while supporting and developing a team of chefs. You will partner closely with operations, marketing, and culinary leadership to elevate the overall guest experience for a high-end clientele.

Key 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

Preferred 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

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

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

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.