Executive Chef: Corporate Dining & Menu Innovation

Eurest USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Eurest USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a premier Business & Industry account in a fast-paced corporate dining environment. You will deliver exceptional food quality, manage kitchen operations, and develop a talented team to serve clients and guests.

This role requires delivering innovative menus, controlling food costs, ensuring safety standards, and partnering with marketing and culinary leadership to create standout dining experiences for on-site cafeterias

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• Experience in high-volume food production and catering operations.
• Budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and cost controls.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop culinary teams.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Passion for innovation and growth with a leading foodservice organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for the account.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of culinary associates.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Control food, labor, and operational costs to meet budgets.
• Plan, develop, and execute creative, seasonal, and client-focused menus.
• Manage purchasing, ordering, and inventory controls.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with marketing and culinary leadership to launch dining concepts.
• Support and execute high-volume catering and events.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Purchasing

Inventory management

Cost controls

Communication

Client relationships

Food safety

Innovation

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Eurest USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a premier Business & Industry account in a fast-paced corporate dining environment. You will deliver exceptional food quality, manage kitchen operations, and develop a talented team to serve clients and guests.

This role requires delivering innovative menus, controlling food costs, ensuring safety standards, and partnering with marketing and culinary leadership to create standout dining experiences for on-site cafeterias