Executive Chef - High-Volume Corporate Dining

Compass Group USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest in Memphis, TN seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring safe, high-quality meals for corporate dining locations. You will direct meal preparation, quality control, and daily production while aligning with corporate guidelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff training, inventory management, and adherence to sanitation standards to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience preferred.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food cost controls and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation per standards.
• Maintains cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Maintains inventory within guidelines and ensures product availability.
• Decides on utilization of leftover food within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in staff development.
• Attends departmental meetings and professional programs.

Skills

Culinary management

Hands-on chef

High-volume operations

Food cost controls

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Eurest in Memphis, TN seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring safe, high-quality meals for corporate dining locations. You will direct meal preparation, quality control, and daily production while aligning with corporate guidelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff training, inventory management, and adherence to sanitation standards to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.