EXECUTIVE CHEF - SANTA CLARA, CA

Compass Group USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a premier Business & Industry account. You will drive food quality, kitchen operations, team development, and innovative dining experiences for clients and guests in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Responsibilities include overseeing culinary functions, coaching staff, ensuring safety standards, managing costs, and delivering exceptional service for high-volume catering and events.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and cost control knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop culinary teams.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Passion for innovation and growth with a leading foodservice organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary functions for the account.
• Coach and develop a team of culinary associates.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Control food, labor, and operational costs to meet budget expectations.
• Plan and execute creative, seasonal menus tailored to clients.
• Manage purchasing, ordering, and inventory controls.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with marketing and culinary leadership to launch new concepts and programs.
• Support and execute high-volume catering and special events as needed.

Skills

Culinary management

Budgeting & cost controls

Leadership

Food safety

Client relationships

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations?Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Are you a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced corporate dining environment? We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a premier Business & Industry account. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, managing kitchen operations, developing team talent, and creating innovative dining experiences for clients and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary functions for the account
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of culinary associates
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Control food, labor, and operational costs to meet budget expectations
• Plan, develop, and execute creative, seasonal, and client-focused menus
• Manage purchasing, ordering, and inventory controls
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction
• Partner with marketing and culinary leadership teams to launch new dining concepts and programs
• Support and execute high-volume catering and special events as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• 3-5 years of culinary management experience
• Proven experience in high-volume food production and catering operations
• Strong understanding of budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and cost controls
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop culinary teams
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client relationship skills
• Passion for innovation and a desire to grow with a leading foodservice organization

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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