Executive Chef: Corporate Dining & Catering Leader

Compass Group, North America; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest in Roanoke, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and guide meals aligned with corporate programs. You will direct menu planning, standard recipe adherence, and inventory management in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership, extensive catering, and strong computer skills. ServSafe certification is preferred. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within Compass Group.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and presentation.
• Computers proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus per guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to ensure availability within guidelines.
• Decides on leftover food utilization per company policy.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings and training.

Skills

Hands-on chef experience

High volume operations

Catering experience

Institutional/batch cooking

Food cost controls

Presentation skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest in Roanoke, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and guide meals aligned with corporate programs. You will direct menu planning, standard recipe adherence, and inventory management in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership, extensive catering, and strong computer skills. ServSafe certification is preferred. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within Compass Group.