CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF (ASIAN CUISINE) - SANTA CLARA, CA

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.

Working as the Catering Executive Chef, you will lead high-end culinary operations within a corporate Executive Briefing Center environment, delivering exceptional, fine-dining experiences for VIP clients. You will oversee kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment and prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with company standards and client expectations.

This role offers a MondayFriday schedule, supporting a strong work-life balance while operating in a professional, corporate setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional with a passion for Asian cuisine and luxury hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute VIP catering menus and private chef experiences focused on Asian cuisine and Asian-inspired dishes
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards while maintaining elevated fine dining quality
• Complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste and verify all finished dishes for quality and consistency
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A.S.) or equivalent culinary experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive high-end catering, VIP, experience
• Strong expertise in Asian cuisine
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef with the ability to lead while actively cooking
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and general computer systems
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable
• Proficiency in an Asian language is a plus to support communication with a diverse, global client base

Apply to Eurest today! Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA. 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, and personal leave.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.