EXECUTIVE CHEF - CAFE 16 - REDMOND, WA

Executive Chef

Salary: $90000 - $96000 /year

Pay Grade: 14

Other Forms of Compensation:

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.

Job Summary

We are hiring an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-volume corporate caf. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and leading a team while ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and food quality
• Lead, coach, and develop chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff
• Plan menus, manage food production, and maintain presentation standards
• Control food costs through portioning, inventory, and purchasing strategies
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe guidelines
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of team members
• Develop and implement new recipes and menu offerings
• Manage kitchen supplies, requisitions, and cleaning schedules
• Maintain adherence to company culinary programs and standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Culinary degree strongly encouraged
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Preferred: High-volume or corporate dining experience
• Institutional or batch cooking background
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Email

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Hands-on culinary expertise
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and cost control
• Experience with labor scheduling and purchasing compliance
• Proficiency in Webtrition for menu planning and costing

Apply to Eurest today!

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.