Executive Chef - Mon-Fri Schedule, Corporate Dining Leader

Compass Group USA; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday time off

Job summary

Compass Group USA, in Minneapolis, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a prestigious corporate dining account. You will direct all kitchen activities, inspire a culinary team, and deliver high-quality dining experiences while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role offers a predictable schedule that includes a set Monday–Friday work week. You will oversee menu execution, manage food and labor costs, and drive innovation in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• AS or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
• Computers: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; completes daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation per standards
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines
• Decides on utilization of leftovers within company guidelines
• Complies with health, safety, and sanitation regulations and audits
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings and programs

Skills

Hands-on chef

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Menu planning

Team training

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA, in Minneapolis, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a prestigious corporate dining account. You will direct all kitchen activities, inspire a culinary team, and deliver high-quality dining experiences while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role offers a predictable schedule that includes a set Monday–Friday work week. You will oversee menu execution, manage food and labor costs, and drive innovation in a dynamic, high-volume environment.