EXECUTIVE CHEF I (CORPORATE DINING) - TEWKSBURY, MA

Executive Chef I (Corporate Dining) - Tewksbury, Ma

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

As Executive Chef, you will provide culinary leadership for a dynamic dining program, overseeing all kitchen operations while fostering a culture of food excellence, safety, and hospitality. You will be responsible for delivering innovative, high-quality culinary experiences, leading and developing kitchen teams, and ensuring consistent execution of Eurest's standards for quality, presentation, and service.

In this role, you will drive culinary innovation, manage food and labor costs, maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, and build strong partnerships with clients and operational leaders. The Executive Chef is a visible leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires teams to perform at their best, and continuously seeks opportunities to elevate the dining experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, entrepreneurial culinary professional who enjoys creating exceptional guest experiences, developing talent, and making a meaningful impact within a premier workplace dining environment. At Eurest, you'll have the opportunity to blend creativity, operational excellence, and hospitality while leading a team dedicated to delivering outstanding food and service every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• 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:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA