EXECUTIVE CHEF- Delta Sky Club - CLT Airport

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary and food service operation at the VIP Delta Sky Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

The role requires developing and inspiring the culinary team, creating fresh menus, controlling costs and inventory, and upholding food safety and sanitation standards while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to lead a culinary team in a high-volume, guest-facing setting.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for the VIP Delta Sky Club in CLT.
• Develop fresh, innovative menus and ensure top-quality presentations.
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, and supplier relations.
• Inspire and mentor a high-performing culinary team.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, sanitation and guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume production

Food cost controls

Menu design & innovation

Budgeting

HACCP knowledge

Staff development

Guest experience focus

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high-performing, and fast-growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality, and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Ready to lead culinary excellence in a premier VIP airport lounge? Eurest is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary and food service operation at the VIP Delta Sky Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

This highly visible leadership role is responsible for developing and inspiring the culinary team, creating fresh and innovative menus, maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation, managing food costs and inventory, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. We are looking for a culinary leader who brings creativity, strong business acumen, operational expertise, and a passion for delivering an outstanding guest experience.

If you are ready to combine culinary innovation with premium hospitality, this could be your next great career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing culinary team
• Design and execute exciting, fresh, and elevated menus
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and food cost controls
• Ensure top-notch food safety and sanitation standards
• Launch new culinary concepts in partnership with marketing
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience—every single day
• Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving
• Possess a passion for sustainability

Preferred Qualifications:

• High-volume production and catering expertise
• Strong financial acumen (cost controls + budgeting)
• A passion for innovation, quality, and growth
• Culinary degree preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of HACCP
• Three years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurants
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Experience with exposition cookingneeded
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland,or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.