Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Corporate Kitchens

Eurest USA; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Associate Shopping Program

Job summary

Eurest USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure safe, sanitary practices, and direct meal preparation in corporate dining locations. This role emphasizes entrepreneurial culinary leadership, menu planning, and consistent high-quality service.

You will manage a team, uphold corporate programs, and drive food quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting. This position offers growth within a major Compass Group brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Extensive catering and high-volume foodservice experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines.
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products.
• Complies with health regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Culinary management

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Hands-on chef experience

Microsoft Office

Food cost controls

Sanitation knowledge

Client satisfaction programs

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Eurest USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure safe, sanitary practices, and direct meal preparation in corporate dining locations. This role emphasizes entrepreneurial culinary leadership, menu planning, and consistent high-quality service.

You will manage a team, uphold corporate programs, and drive food quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting. This position offers growth within a major Compass Group brand.