Executive Chef

Compass Group USA; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CulinArt Group in Wisconsin is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and direct meal preparation per corporate guidelines. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong culinary skills, and a focus on quality, cost control, and staff development.

You will manage menus, train staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Candidates should have extensive kitchen management experience, proficiency with MS Office, and

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary/kitchen management experience required.
• 5+ years in progressive culinary leadership.
• Hands-on chef experience is essential.
• ServSafe certification desirable.
• Strong cost controls and sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Maintains inventory to stay within guidelines and ensure product availability.
• Decides on utilization of leftover food within company guidelines.
• Complies with health, sanitation and safety regulations and audits.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Hands-on chef experience

MS Office proficiency

ServSafe certified

High-volume kitchen management

Education

AS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary: $85,000/Yr-$95,000/Yr

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

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.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
• 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.
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ 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.