Executive Chef

Compass Group USA; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Eurest unit seeks an Executive Chef to lead high-volume culinary operations across diverse, remote and evolving environments. You will report to the General Manager and helm kitchen management, crafting agile menus and adapting to infrastructure challenges to deliver exceptional dining for our client’s workforce.

This is a bold, visionary culinary leadership role requiring problem-solving, team mentorship, and operational mastery to push creative boundaries and build vibrant

Qualifications

• Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred; bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary management in high-volume, complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, menu development, production workflows, and food cost controls.
• Proven track record of hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction in dynamic settings.
• Able to navigate infrastructure constraints and execute remote launch strategies under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; able to train and mentor teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook; ServSafe certification required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day high-volume culinary and kitchen operations across client dining facilities and remote launch sites.
• Plans and executes creative Day-1 and ongoing menus adapted to site constraints.
• Speaks to remote launch execution with modular kitchen solutions and third-party partnerships when staffing is scarce.
• Trains and mentors kitchen staff in advanced culinary techniques, safe handling, allergen management, and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

MS Office

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

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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 Core Values

We believe we’re better together. As one team spanning coast to coast, our core values guide our actions, shape our culture, and define our service.

Hospitality

Great hospitality starts with demonstrating genuine care for others. We do this through great food, thoughtful service, and safe, responsible practices that protect our guests and teams.

Kindness and Respect

Two words that go hand-in-hand in what our work is truly about: taking care of people. Everyone has a seat at our table. We take the time to understand others and listen, valuing diverse perspectives and responding with compassion and empathy.

Trust

We earn trust by doing what we say we’re going to do and taking ownership. We understand people count on us to deliver with consistency, honesty, and accountability across every location and line of business.

We embrace fresh thinking and collaboration to find smarter ways to serve. With the flexibility to adapt across industries, we design dining and workplace solutions that move our clients, partners and teams forward.

Excellence is how we operate daily. We hold ourselves to high expectations and take pride in our work. We lead with energy, creativity, and a service mindset that turns everyday into something exceptional.

Job Summary

Are you ready to pioneer culinary excellence on a whole new level? As our Executive Chef, you won’t just run a kitchen. You will lead high-energy, high-volume culinary operations across dynamic, remote, and rapidly evolving environments. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take the helm of kitchen management, craft agile and innovative menus, and adapt to unique infrastructure challenges to deliver unforgettable dining experiences for our client’s workforce.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an adventurous, visionary culinary leader who thrives on problem-solving, team mentorship, and operational mastery. If you are passionate about pushing creative boundaries, mastering unique operational environments, and building vibrant workplace communities through outstanding hospitality, this rewarding role is your ultimate stage.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs day-to-day high-volume culinary and kitchen operations across client dining facilities, temporary food service setups, and remote launch sites
• Plans and executes creative Day-1 and ongoing menus adapted to site and infrastructure constraints
• Spearheads remote launch execution within tight timelines, leveraging modular kitchen solutions, specialized equipment, and third-party partnerships where culinary infrastructure or local staffing is scarce
• Trains, mentors, and supervises kitchen staff in advanced culinary techniques, safe food handling, allergen management, specialized equipment operation, and sanitation standards aligned with company and client commitments
• Establishes and enforces rigorous cleaning, maintenance, and food safety schedules in compliance with company, federal, state, and local regulatory health codes
• Manages inventory, purchasing, and food cost controls for food and non-food supplies to ensure optimal product availability within budget
• Demonstrates real-time problem solving and agility under pressure during operational disruptions to pivot menus and resources seamlessly
• Fosters a welcoming environment by embedding standard guest interaction principles into team daily habits and service culture
• Partners with site leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred; bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary management experience in high-volume, complex, or unconventional foodservice environments (such as remote launches or modular setups)
• Highly developed culinary skills with comfort in traditional, modern, and multicultural cuisines
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, menu development, production workflows, and food cost controls
• Proven track record of driving hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Proven capability to navigate infrastructure constraints and execute remote launch strategies under rapid deadlines
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to train, mentor, and build high-performing teams
• Proficiency with computer systems and operational applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
• ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)

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. 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.

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.