Catering Executive Chef, Corporate Dining - Redmond, WA

Catering Executive Chef

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

The Catering Executive Chef provides culinary leadership for high-volume, premium corporate catering operations. This role supports the Executive Chef in menu execution, staff leadership, food safety compliance, and cost control while delivering consistently high-quality food and service for meetings, events, and special programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop cooks and kitchen staff
• Execute high-volume catering menus with strong focus on quality, presentation, and consistency
• Plan seasonal, globally inspired menus and develop recipes
• Control food and labor costs; manage purchasing compliance
• Create labor schedules based on business needs
• Ensure compliance with ServSafe, HACCP, OSHA, PCQI, and local health regulations
• Lead daily and monthly food safety training
• Maintain inspection-ready kitchens at all times
• Utilize Webtrition and internal culinary systems
• Address and resolve guest or client concerns professionally
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized kitchen operations

Qualifications

• 35 years of culinary management experience
• High-volume production and catering experience (required)
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Proven leadership and cost-control skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment

Certifications Required

• Valid Food Handler's Permit
• Current ServSafe Certification

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 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, paid parental leave, personal leave.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.