EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef in Midland, Texas, with relocation package options. You will oversee kitchen operations, uphold safety standards, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines.

This role offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial culinary environment focusing on hospitality excellence. You will manage menus, train staff, and coordinate events while ensuring quality and cost controls across high‑volume service.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef experience
• Knowledge of food trends, cost controls, and presentation
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email usage
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
• ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; maintains daily production and waste logs
• Engages with residents and treats the dining room as their home
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation per standards
• Runs upscale events (chef's tables, wine dinners, marketing events) then resumes daily dining program
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas
• Maintains inventory to ensure necessary products are available
• Manages leftovers within company guidelines
• Adheres to health and safety regulations and audit standards
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Catering

Staff training

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Associate degree (A.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

CCL Hospitality Group

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Package + benefits offered

With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. Our most significant competitive advantage is our team members. We constantly strive to strengthen our service culture. Every team member knows they matter and owns a stake in our success, delivering hospitality excellence.

With four distinct operating companies – Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub, we are shaping the industry’s future leaders with a culture of service focused on elevated hospitality for community living across the country. Join us and discover how we drive mutual success that leaves lasting impressions.

Job Summary

Relocation Package available -- THIS POSITION IS IN MIDLAND, TEXAS.

Can you take everyday menu items like chicken fried steak, brisket, enchiladas, and cobbler and make them look and taste exceptional with out losing the home‑cooked feel? Then this maybe your place! Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Engaging with residents and treats the dining room as their home.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Able to run upscale signature events (chef's tables, wine dinners, marketing and sales events, holiday celebrations) and then go right back to a consitent daily dining program
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Understands P&L and is able to explain variances
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands‑on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E‑mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

CCL is a member of Compass Group USA

About

Associates at CCL are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible 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, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CCL.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, and 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

CCL maintains a drug‑free workplace.

CCL Hospitality Group