Executive Culinary Manager: High-Volume Dining

Compass Group USA; Lusta (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest is hiring a Culinary Manager to lead the kitchen and define the culinary identity at a high-volume site. You will drive kitchen production, inspire menu design, and elevate line execution while upholding top-tier food quality, freshness, and presentation.

You will direct site operations, champion safety, optimize workflows, and influence financial performance. Mentor a skilled culinary team and cultivate strong client relationships to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred; bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive management experience in a high-volume, premium food service environment.
• Strong passion for sustainable food practices and general hospitality.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in web-based menu systems, POS platforms, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for professional email, phone, and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations and administrative functions, optimize kitchen workflow, and manage P&L while meeting HR, payroll, and AR deadlines.
• Recruit, train, coach, and empower staff to exceed customer expectations, manage performance, and oversee onboarding compliance and safety certifications.
• Oversee high-volume kitchen production, meal planning, line execution, and sustainable waste management while upholding food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Build strong working relationships with client stakeholders, deliver responsive service, resolve guest feedback within 24 hours, and maintain timely communication.
• Conduct inventory audits, optimize labor and food costs, and manage payroll against forecasts.
• Enforce Health Department regulations, OSHA, ADA, and PPE standards while maintaining safety compliance and leading training.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Food safety

Menu design

English communication

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Eurest is hiring a Culinary Manager to lead the kitchen and define the culinary identity at a high-volume site. You will drive kitchen production, inspire menu design, and elevate line execution while upholding top-tier food quality, freshness, and presentation.

You will direct site operations, champion safety, optimize workflows, and influence financial performance. Mentor a skilled culinary team and cultivate strong client relationships to deliver exceptional dining experiences.