Executive Chef — Corporate Café & Catering Lead

Compass Group USA; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a newly constructed, high-profile corporate café serving the executive headquarters of a premier client. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is passionate about fresh, high-quality food, operational excellence, and creating an exceptional dining experience in a corporate setting.

The Executive Chef will oversee the daily culinary operations of the café while partnering with the Food & Beverage Director and

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in high-volume corporate dining.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, inventory, and labor.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day culinary operations of a high-volume corporate dining café.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 7–10 culinary associates.
• Partner with the Catering Director to execute executive-level and special event catering.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, receiving, and cost controls to achieve financial goals.
• Develop menus, daily features, and seasonal offerings that provide variety and elevate the guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director to support operational goals, client expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

Food cost control

Team development

Menu design

Job description

Canteen is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a newly constructed, high-profile corporate café serving the executive headquarters of a premier client. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is passionate about fresh, high-quality food, operational excellence, and creating an exceptional dining experience in a corporate setting.

The Executive Chef will oversee the daily culinary operations of the café while partnering with the Food & Beverage Director and