Executive Chef - Corporate Catering Leader

Compass Group USA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; 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

Eurest in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Catering Executive Chef for a Corporate Account to lead kitchen and catering operations. You will deliver high-quality catered meals and events while upholding food safety and operational excellence in a structured, client-focused environment.

The role favors hands-on culinary leadership with client interaction and predictable schedules. Requirements include an AS in Culinary Arts, 3–5 years of kitchen management, corporate catering experience, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (A.S.) in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Corporate catering experience preferred.
• Hands-on chef leadership experience required.
• ServSafe Certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and modified catering menus aligned with corporate guidelines, client expectations, and seasonal offerings.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of meals following standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete and utilize daily production records, catering forecasts, and waste logs; ensure quality through routine tastings.
• Lead, train, and develop culinary staff in food preparation, safe food handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Establish and enforce cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of food and non-food supplies while adhering to budgetary guidelines.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eurest in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Catering Executive Chef for a Corporate Account to lead kitchen and catering operations. You will deliver high-quality catered meals and events while upholding food safety and operational excellence in a structured, client-focused environment.

The role favors hands-on culinary leadership with client interaction and predictable schedules. Requirements include an AS in Culinary Arts, 3–5 years of kitchen management, corporate catering experience, and