Multi-Unit Executive Chef & Culinary Innovator

Compass Group USA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision across multiple dining operations, driving exceptional food experiences and a high-performing team. This role requires managing full scratch cooking, menu development, and cost controls while fostering collaboration across departments.

Relocation to South Milwaukee, WI is required. You will oversee guest experiences, safety standards, and people development in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in a high-volume, multi-unit foodservice environment.
• Strong knowledge of full scratch cooking, menu development, and culinary trends.
• Demonstrated success managing food, labor, and operating costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to inspire, develop, and retain diverse culinary teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and HACCP principles.
• Flexibility to support operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences through food and hospitality.
• Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and professional culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multiple units, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus, daily features, and special event offerings utilizing fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Champion full scratch cooking techniques and culinary innovation while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members to support engagement, retention, and professional growth.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards are consistently maintained.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Partner with operations leaders and clients to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve business objectives.
• Oversee production planning, recipe standardization, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Support special events, catering programs, and operational needs during evenings, weekends, and peak business periods.
• Foster a workplace culture centered on teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership across multi-unit

High-volume operations

Menu development

Food safety & HACCP

Staff development & coaching

Problem solving & communication

Flexibility for evenings/weekends

Education

Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary vision across multiple dining operations, driving exceptional food experiences and a high-performing team. This role requires managing full scratch cooking, menu development, and cost controls while fostering collaboration across departments.

Relocation to South Milwaukee, WI is required. You will oversee guest experiences, safety standards, and people development in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.