Traveling Executive Chef: Multi-Account Culinary Leader

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef, Traveling Support to provide hands-on culinary leadership across a portfolio of accounts. This role reports to the Regional VP and supports locations during leadership transitions, openings, or operational challenges, elevating food quality and guest experiences.

Ideal candidates demonstrate high-volume culinary operations experience, strong food-safety knowledge, and ability to travel ~85% while developing teams and implementing program standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in high-volume foodservice, hospitality, restaurant, catering, or contract dining environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and kitchen operations management.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive chef leadership and operational support across multiple accounts during leadership transitions, staffing gaps, new openings, and other business-critical needs.
• Assess kitchen operations and implement practical solutions that improve food quality, consistency, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Champion culinary excellence by maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, recipe execution, and dining experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, allergen management, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of accountability and safety.
• Support new account openings, including kitchen readiness, menu implementation, team training, operational setup, and launch execution.

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Chef, Traveling Support to provide hands-on culinary leadership across a portfolio of accounts. This role reports to the Regional VP and supports locations during leadership transitions, openings, or operational challenges, elevating food quality and guest experiences.

Ideal candidates demonstrate high-volume culinary operations experience, strong food-safety knowledge, and ability to travel ~85% while developing teams and implementing program standards.