Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Triumph & Team Excellence

Compass Group, North America; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group in Santa Fe, NM seeks an inspirational Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and deliver show-quality meals while driving financial performance.

You will manage menus, food safety, cost controls, and partner with clients to ensure resident satisfaction; relocation assistance is available and strong multi-unit leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA in Culinary Arts preferred; candidates with 10–15 years of culinary experience will also be considered.
• Multi-unit leadership — experience managing up to 2 kitchens simultaneously.
• Financial acumen — strong budgeting, cost controls and operational leadership.
• 10 years of full-time production and team management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production, food quality, presentation, and safety standards.
• Direct menu development and seasonal specials with focus on local ingredients.
• Supervise cooks and staff; ensure safety, sanitation, and portion control.
• Develop budgets, monitor labor and food costs, and manage purchasing.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Operations management

Food safety

Staff training

Education

BA in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CCL Hospitality Group in Santa Fe, NM seeks an inspirational Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and deliver show-quality meals while driving financial performance.

You will manage menus, food safety, cost controls, and partner with clients to ensure resident satisfaction; relocation assistance is available and strong multi-unit leadership is preferred.