Senior Executive Chef - Corporate Dining Leader

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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, part of Compass Group, seeks a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a corporate dining unit in Charlotte, NC. You will own menu development, inventory, purchasing, food-cost controls and staff development.

As a leader in corporate dining, you will train and inspire the local culinary team, ensure on-trend, safe and sanitary food production, and manage catering events with a focus on quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet).
• Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate.

Responsibilities

• Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations.
• Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team.
• Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus.
• Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu development

Catering operations

Food cost awareness

Team training

Culinary theory

Education

Culinary degree

Bachelor's degree in Food Services Technology/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email and Internet

Job description

Eurest, part of Compass Group, seeks a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a corporate dining unit in Charlotte, NC. You will own menu development, inventory, purchasing, food-cost controls and staff development.

As a leader in corporate dining, you will train and inspire the local culinary team, ensure on-trend, safe and sanitary food production, and manage catering events with a focus on quality and presentation.