Executive Chef II: Lead High-Volume, From-Scratch Kitchens

Compass Group USA; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating Bon Appétit venues, seeks an Executive Chef II to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, and ensure safety and quality. You will train staff, manage inventory, and uphold sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on culinary leadership, strong computer skills, and a focus on cost control and menu execution. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, E-mail and Internet.
• ServSafe certification is 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 to ensure quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety 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; ensures product availability.
• Makes decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows facility, department, and company safety policies; participates in meetings and professional programs.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu planning

Catering trends

Computers (Office)

ServSafe certified

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Compass Group USA, operating Bon Appétit venues, seeks an Executive Chef II to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, and ensure safety and quality. You will train staff, manage inventory, and uphold sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on culinary leadership, strong computer skills, and a focus on cost control and menu execution. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.