Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Compass Group USA; Eden (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Flik Hospitality division seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs. This role suits an energetic culinary professional with entrepreneurial flair who can lead a high-volume kitchen.

You will plan menus, train staff, manage inventory, and maintain equipment schedules while upholding quality and cost controls. A.S.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience is required for the role.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience and leadership in high-volume operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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, and sanitation according to standards.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to ensure availability of products and cost controls.
• Ensures compliance with health regulations and safety policies.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development programs.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Computer skills

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Compass Group USA's Flik Hospitality division seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs. This role suits an energetic culinary professional with entrepreneurial flair who can lead a high-volume kitchen.

You will plan menus, train staff, manage inventory, and maintain equipment schedules while upholding quality and cost controls. A.S.