Executive Chef: Luxury Corporate Dining (Weekdays only)

Compass Group USA; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; 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

FSAs

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Newark, DE seeks an Executive Chef to lead a premier corporate dining program for JPMorgan Chase. The role oversees a café, a licensed Starbucks, and robust conference center catering, focusing on quality, innovation, presentation, and hospitality.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, with no weekends, offering a strong work-life balance. You’ll lead a team of about 30 culinary professionals, ensuring food safety, controlling costs, and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience required.
• Experience in luxury hotels, fine dining, private clubs, or premier corporate dining environments.
• Hands-on chef with leadership and hospitality focus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end catering events from executive meetings to large conferences.
• Plan menus according to guidelines and ensure quality and consistency across all dining platforms.
• Train and develop a team of about 30 culinary professionals; uphold food safety standards.
• Follow standardized recipes, production worksheets, and waste logs; taste meals for quality.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and equipment operation.
• Maintain cleaning/maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas; manage inventory within guidelines.
• Make decisions on leftovers per company guidelines; ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Attend departmental meetings and professional development programs.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Catering experience

Food safety

Team development

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Newark, DE seeks an Executive Chef to lead a premier corporate dining program for JPMorgan Chase. The role oversees a café, a licensed Starbucks, and robust conference center catering, focusing on quality, innovation, presentation, and hospitality.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, with no weekends, offering a strong work-life balance. You’ll lead a team of about 30 culinary professionals, ensuring food safety, controlling costs, and delivering exceptional guest experiences