DISTRICT CHEF - ST LOUIS, MO

Eurest USA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a District Chef to oversee culinary operations for multiple corporate dining accounts in the United States. You will lead a team of associates, ensuring safety and sanitation across accounts while delivering superior meals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a culinary degree and a proven track record in high-volume, multi-site management with strong cost-control skills. You will mentor chefs, roll out new programs with marketing, and collaborate with clients to

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of culinary management experience is required.
• At least two years of multi-site culinary management experience is required.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Previous experience managing cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversees multiple corporate dining accounts.
• Teaches, trains and mentors chefs.
• Drives innovation in all accounts.
• Controls costs and expenditures for the account.
• Plans and creates all menus.
• Manages procurement and inventory for the region.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary team.
• Develops strategies to improve customer experience.
• Provides training programs to ensure consistent, high quality food.

Skills

Culinary management

High volume production

Cost controls

Multi-site management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Pay Grade: 14

Eurest

Salary: $90000 - $100000 /year

Pay Grade: 14

Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus Eligible

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.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Job Summary

Working as a District Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for multiple corporate dining accounts. You will support a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports multiple corporate dining accounts
• Teaches, trains and mentors chefs
• Responsible for driving innovation in all accounts
• Helps chefs manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Teaches Chefs how to plan and create all menus
• Shows chefs in the region how to purchases and manage inventory
• Will bring up the skill level of chefs in the region
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
• Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience
• Provides training programs to assure consistent, high quality food

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• A minimum of five years of culinary management experience is required
• At least two years of multi-site culinary management experience is required
• High volume production and catering experience is essential
• Previous experience managing cost controls
• Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.