Executive Chef | High-Volume Catering Leader

Compass Group USA; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and high-quality meal production in line with corporate programs. This role offers an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leader the chance to drive results across diverse dining environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive culinary/kitchen management experience, is hands-on, and excels in menu planning, food cost control, and staff training, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Experience with high-volume, complex foodservice operations
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and equipment operation
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas
• Manages inventory to stay within guidelines and ensure availability
• Decides on utilization of leftover food within company guidelines
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits
• Adheres to safety policies and participates in departmental meetings

Skills

Executive Chef

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu planning

Staff training

Food cost controls

Catering experience

Computer literacy

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and high-quality meal production in line with corporate programs. This role offers an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leader the chance to drive results across diverse dining environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive culinary/kitchen management experience, is hands-on, and excels in menu planning, food cost control, and staff training, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a