Executive Chef — High-Volume, Innovative Kitchen Leader

Compass Group USA; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; 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

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safe, sanitary practices while directing meal preparation in line with corporate programs. This role is ideal for an energetic culinary professional with strong leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.

You will plan menus, train staff, manage inventory, and ensure quality and cost controls across a high-volume kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, cost controls and presentation.
• Proficient with computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Adheres to standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards and maintains production worksheets.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep, safety, and equipment operation.
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Maintains inventory to ensure availability of products.
• Decides on utilization of leftovers within company guidelines.
• Complies with health, safety and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Menu planning

Food safety & sanitation

Hands-on chef

Computers (MS Office)

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safe, sanitary practices while directing meal preparation in line with corporate programs. This role is ideal for an energetic culinary professional with strong leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.

You will plan menus, train staff, manage inventory, and ensure quality and cost controls across a high-volume kitchen environment.