Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Ops & Menu Innovation

Compass Group, North America; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and organize daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The role emphasizes show-quality food, staff empowerment, and ongoing improvement of resident, employee, and client satisfaction while meeting monthly budgets and safety protocols.

The Executive Chef will manage culinary production, develop menus, supervise cooks, ensure safety standards, and optimize food and labor costs to maximize

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen operations and daily production.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop onsite staff.
• Proven track record in food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Strong budget, food cost, and labor cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production, food quality, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee staff performances, training, and task ownership.
• Develop menus and seasonal specials based on product availability.
• Monitor purchasing, receiving, and storage standards to control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Training

Culinary skills

Food safety & sanitation

Budget & cost controls

Menu development

Staff development

Job description

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and organize daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The role emphasizes show-quality food, staff empowerment, and ongoing improvement of resident, employee, and client satisfaction while meeting monthly budgets and safety protocols.

The Executive Chef will manage culinary production, develop menus, supervise cooks, ensure safety standards, and optimize food and labor costs to maximize