Executive Chef: Show-Quality Cuisine & Team Leadership

Compass Group USA; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible 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)

Job summary

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and showcase culinary talents through high-quality show-style meals. You will drive guest satisfaction while managing food costs, labor, and safety protocols across a community-focused dining program.

Responsibilities include menu development, sourcing, staff coaching, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary leadership.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production and ensure food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Provide direction on menu development and seasonal specials.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and compliance with standards.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff; manage scheduling and performance.
• Develop budgets and control labor and food costs to meet targets.
• Foster resident, employee, and client satisfaction through service excellence.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food cost control

High volume cooking

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and showcase culinary talents through high-quality show-style meals. You will drive guest satisfaction while managing food costs, labor, and safety protocols across a community-focused dining program.

Responsibilities include menu development, sourcing, staff coaching, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation standards.