Executive Chef - Multi-Unit Culinary Leader

Compass Group, North America; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group seeks an inspirational Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. You will deliver show-quality meals with personal involvement while empowering onsite staff.

Focus on resident and client satisfaction, budget adherence, and safe food handling. You will direct menus, source fresh ingredients, supervise cooks, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• BA in Culinary Arts preferred; candidates with 10-15 years of culinary experience will be considered.
• Multi-unit leadership experience (up to 2 kitchens) strongly preferred.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and operational leadership skills.
• At least 10 years in full-time production and team management.
• Proficient with computers including MS Office (Word, Excel, PP).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production, ensure food quality and presentation.
• Develop menus with seasonal ingredients and standards compliance.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation and regulatory requirements.
• Manage staff performance, training, and scheduling per forecasted volume.
• Drive resident and client satisfaction while controlling costs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Team management

Cost control

Food safety

Operational leadership

Communication

Education

BA in Culinary Arts

10-15 years culinary production/management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CCL Hospitality Group seeks an inspirational Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. You will deliver show-quality meals with personal involvement while empowering onsite staff.

Focus on resident and client satisfaction, budget adherence, and safe food handling. You will direct menus, source fresh ingredients, supervise cooks, and ensure compliance with safety standards.