Executive Chef - Corporate Dining Leader

Eurest USA; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Eurest in Colorado is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and lead a high-volume culinary team in corporate dining environments. You will direct meal preparation, menu development, and adherence to corporate programs and guidelines.

The role requires hands-on kitchen leadership, catering experience, and a track record of quality, cost control, and staff training.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• Minimum of 3–5 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends focused on quality, production, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proficiency with computers including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; completes daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Maintains inventory within guidelines and ensures necessary products are available.
• Decides on utilization of leftover food within company guidelines.
• Adheres to health, sanitation, and safety regulations and audits.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff training

Catering experience

Computer skills

ServSafe knowledge

Education

AS or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest in Colorado is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and lead a high-volume culinary team in corporate dining environments. You will direct meal preparation, menu development, and adherence to corporate programs and guidelines.

The role requires hands-on kitchen leadership, catering experience, and a track record of quality, cost control, and staff training.