Executive Chef

AECOM; Town of Boston (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a dynamic setting. You'll develop menus, manage inventory, and ensure high culinary standards while training staff and enhancing the food experience. This role emphasizes leadership and innovation in food services.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Health & Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Three to five years of culinary or kitchen management experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Experience in planning and managing culinary events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations ensuring high standards and safety.
• Train and inspire culinary team.
• Analyze performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sanitation

Food Cost Control

Culinary Knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Working as an Executive Chef will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit, ensuring on-trend, efficient, safe, and sanitary food production. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls, and staff management and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining, and catering operations.
2. Train, develop, and provide inspirational leadership to the local culinary team.
3. Analyze ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and lead improvements.
4. Demonstrate a complete understanding of daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in food services technology/management or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Experience planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet).
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels including management, departmental, customer, and staff.
• ServSafe Certification.

Apply to Compass Group today! Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all Applicants and Associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This job post is not exhaustive and the company reserves the right to modify responsibilities based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Compass maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted ongoing.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave, Associate Shopping Program, Health & Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, FSAs

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Req ID: 1421388

Gina Barbish

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