Executive Chef II: High-Volume Dining Leader

Compass Group USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA's CulinArt Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations across diverse onsite dining environments. You will prepare meals and direct staff while upholding safety and sanitation standards in compliance with corporate programs.

The role emphasizes energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leadership, menu planning, staff training, and adherence to food quality and cost controls. Excellent opportunity for career advancement within a large nationwide group.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers; MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas; ensures staff follow schedules.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines to ensure availability.
• Makes decisions on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and safety regulations; participates in audits.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Kitchen management

High volume operations

Food safety & sanitation

Team leadership

Menu planning

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Compass Group USA's CulinArt Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations across diverse onsite dining environments. You will prepare meals and direct staff while upholding safety and sanitation standards in compliance with corporate programs.

The role emphasizes energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leadership, menu planning, staff training, and adherence to food quality and cost controls. Excellent opportunity for career advancement within a large nationwide group.