Executive Chef — Relocation Included, Upscale Dining & Events

Compass Group USA; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef in Midland, Texas, with relocation package options. You will oversee kitchen operations, uphold safety standards, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines.

This role offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial culinary environment focusing on hospitality excellence. You will manage menus, train staff, and coordinate events while ensuring quality and cost controls across high‑volume service.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef experience
• Knowledge of food trends, cost controls, and presentation
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email usage
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
• ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; maintains daily production and waste logs
• Engages with residents and treats the dining room as their home
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation per standards
• Runs upscale events (chef's tables, wine dinners, marketing events) then resumes daily dining program
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas
• Maintains inventory to ensure necessary products are available
• Manages leftovers within company guidelines
• Adheres to health and safety regulations and audit standards
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Catering

Staff training

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Associate degree (A.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef in Midland, Texas, with relocation package options. You will oversee kitchen operations, uphold safety standards, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate guidelines.

This role offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial culinary environment focusing on hospitality excellence. You will manage menus, train staff, and coordinate events while ensuring quality and cost controls across high‑volume service.