Executive Chef — Elite Corporate Dining Leader

Compass Group, North America; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; 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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume corporate dining setting in Rhode Island. You will oversee menu development, staff training, and adherence to food safety standards to ensure top-quality offerings aligned with client expectations.

You will drive cost control, lead culinary teams, and collaborate with leadership to deliver outstanding dining experiences while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, complex foodservice environment.
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends, with expertise in quality, production, sanitation, and cost control.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience interacting with senior leaders and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and general computer applications.
• Experience in corporate dining (B&I accounts) is highly preferred.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute standard and customized menus in alignment with company guidelines and client needs.
• Lead, train, and mentor culinary staff on food preparation techniques, safety protocols, sanitation standards, and proper equipment usage.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety regulations, including federal, state, and local health standards.
• Establish and enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Manage inventory levels of food and non-food supplies to ensure product availability while maintaining cost control targets.
• Monitor and control food costs, waste, and labor to meet financial objectives.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency across all offerings.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to deliver exceptional dining and catering experiences.
• Support and execute catering and special event operations as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and teamwork within the kitchen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety & sanitation

Leadership communication

Cost control

Corporate dining experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume corporate dining setting in Rhode Island. You will oversee menu development, staff training, and adherence to food safety standards to ensure top-quality offerings aligned with client expectations.

You will drive cost control, lead culinary teams, and collaborate with leadership to deliver outstanding dining experiences while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.