Executive Chef – Weekday Kitchen Leader in Corporate Dining

Eurest USA; Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Executive Chef - Wilmington, DE at Eurest USA leads kitchen operations, ensuring safe, sanitary work environment and high-quality meals in corporate cafés.

The role requires 3–5 years of kitchen management, strong menu planning and catering experience, plus extensive food safety knowledge. Weekday schedule; ServSafe desirable. Eurest offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Compass Group.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering and high-volume foodservice experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Makes decisions on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Training staff

Kitchen operations

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Executive Chef - Wilmington, DE at Eurest USA leads kitchen operations, ensuring safe, sanitary work environment and high-quality meals in corporate cafés.

The role requires 3–5 years of kitchen management, strong menu planning and catering experience, plus extensive food safety knowledge. Weekday schedule; ServSafe desirable. Eurest offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Compass Group.