Executive Chef - Culinary Leadership & Budget Mastery

Compass Group, North America; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group in the United States is seeking an inspirational and organized Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation, with a hands-on approach.

The role emphasizes delivering show quality food, developing onsite staff, and driving resident, employee, and client satisfaction while meeting monthly budgets and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BA in Culinary Arts preferred; 10–15 years of culinary experience considered.
• Multi-unit leadership: experience managing up to two kitchens simultaneously.
• Financial acumen with budgeting, cost control and operational leadership.
• 10 years of full-time production and team management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends including quality, production, sanitation and presentation.
• Proficient with computers; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email and Internet.
• Certifications such as CEC or CDM desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production, ensure food quality and presentation, safety, team productivity and profitability.
• Provide menu direction and create specials using seasonal ingredients.
• Source fresh foods, monitor freshness of produce and meat; maintain product consistency.
• Develop menus reflecting local flavors and oversee cooking for events and functions.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Production management

Food trends knowledge

Computer proficiency

CEC/CDM certifications

Education

BA in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CCL Hospitality Group in the United States is seeking an inspirational and organized Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation, with a hands-on approach.

The role emphasizes delivering show quality food, developing onsite staff, and driving resident, employee, and client satisfaction while meeting monthly budgets and safety standards.