Senior Corporate Executive Chef

Compass Group, North America; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume environment. You will ensure high-quality culinary offerings align with client expectations and regulatory standards, driving excellence in food production, team development, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff training, safety compliance, cost control, and collaborating with senior leadership to deliver exceptional dining and catering experiences across corporate venues.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends, with quality and cost-control expertise.
• Proven leadership skills to build, develop, and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication with senior leaders and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Experience in corporate dining is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute standard and customized menus in alignment with guidelines and client needs.
• Lead, train, and mentor culinary staff on food prep, safety, sanitation, and equipment use.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local health standards.
• Establish and enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen areas.
• Manage inventory and control costs while preserving quality.
• Monitor food costs, waste, and labor to meet financial objectives.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Support catering and special event operations as needed.
• Foster safety, inclusion, and teamwork in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Communication

Cost control

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Eurest is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume environment. You will ensure high-quality culinary offerings align with client expectations and regulatory standards, driving excellence in food production, team development, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff training, safety compliance, cost control, and collaborating with senior leadership to deliver exceptional dining and catering experiences across corporate venues.