Executive Chef - Multi-Unit Scratch Kitchen Leader

Compass Group, North America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision across multiple dining operations, overseeing full scratch kitchen operations and delivering outstanding guest experiences. The role requires culinary leadership, menu development, and a focus on cost control while driving innovation.

Relocation to South Milwaukee, WI is required. The ideal candidate has a culinary degree or apprenticeship and proven success in high-volume, multi-unit foodservice, including higher education

Qualifications

• Preferred culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and professional culinary experience.
• Experience leading culinary operations in high-volume, multi-unit foodservice environments, ideally in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multiple units, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus and daily features.
• Champion full scratch cooking techniques and culinary innovation while maintaining efficiency.
• Recruit, coach, and develop culinary team members for engagement and growth.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards are maintained.
• Manage food and labor costs through forecasting, purchasing, inventory, and scheduling.
• Partner with operations leaders and clients to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Multi-unit operations leadership

Culinary innovation

Menu development

Food cost management

Food safety & HACCP

Staff development & coaching

Strong organizational skills

Communication & problem-solving

Education in culinary arts

Experience in high-volume foodservice

Education

Culinary degree

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision across multiple dining operations, overseeing full scratch kitchen operations and delivering outstanding guest experiences. The role requires culinary leadership, menu development, and a focus on cost control while driving innovation.

Relocation to South Milwaukee, WI is required. The ideal candidate has a culinary degree or apprenticeship and proven success in high-volume, multi-unit foodservice, including higher education