EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations across dining accounts. You will lead a team of associates, drive food quality, safety, and sanitation, and influence menu innovation while managing budgets.

This role may float to different accounts, requiring strong leadership and adaptability. Applicants should have 3–5 years of progressive culinary management, high-volume production and catering experience, and a track record of controlling food, labor, and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary management experience.
• High-volume food production and catering experience required.
• Proven success managing food, labor, and inventory costs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with a premier foodservice organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the culinary team to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs while maintaining budget goals.
• Plan, create, and execute seasonal and customized menus.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Implement and support new culinary initiatives in partnership with marketing and culinary leadership.
• Drive a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Team development

Job description

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

As the Executive Chef, you will assist with overseeing culinary operations for a dining account, providing leadership to a team of associates while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, menu innovation, and financial performance. This role may float to different accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the culinary team to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs while maintaining budget goals.
• Plan, create, and execute seasonal and customized menus.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Implement and support new culinary initiatives in partnership with marketing and culinary leadership.
• Drive a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary management experience.
• High-volume food production and catering experience required.
• Proven success managing food, labor, and inventory costs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with a premier 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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. 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.