Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Operations

Compass Group USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Kitchen Operations Supervisor in Los Angeles to oversee meal preparation in alignment with corporate programs. The role includes planning menus, training staff, and ensuring compliance with health/sanitation standards.

You will manage cleaning schedules, monitor inventory, and coordinate with teams across the operation while maintaining high quality and safety in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.
• Experienced with computers; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Email and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and 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.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while ensuring availability.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Sanitation

Team training

Microsoft Office

Education

AS or equivalent

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Kitchen Operations Supervisor in Los Angeles to oversee meal preparation in alignment with corporate programs. The role includes planning menus, training staff, and ensuring compliance with health/sanitation standards.

You will manage cleaning schedules, monitor inventory, and coordinate with teams across the operation while maintaining high quality and safety in a high-volume kitchen environment.