Executive Chef

Executive ChefRelocation to South Milwaukee, WI is required for this position.As an Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary vision across multiple dining operations, creating exceptional food experiences while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through menu innovation, operational excellence, and the development of culinary talent.Supporting a dynamic multi-unit environment, you will oversee full scratch kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, outstanding guest experiences, and strong financial performance. The successful candidate enjoys collaborating across teams, adapting to a fast-paced environment, and bringing creativity and leadership to every aspect of the operation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead culinary operations across multiple units, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, and consistency.Develop and execute seasonal menus, daily features, and special event offerings utilizing fresh, high-quality ingredients.Champion full scratch cooking techniques and culinary innovation while maintaining operational efficiency.Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members to support engagement, retention, and professional growth.Ensure food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards are consistently maintained.Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, and scheduling.Partner with operations leaders and clients to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve business objectives.Oversee production planning, recipe standardization, and quality assurance initiatives.Support special events, catering programs, and operational needs during evenings, weekends, and peak business periods.Foster a workplace culture centered on teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.What We're Looking ForExperience leading culinary operations in a high-volume, multi-unit foodservice, higher education environmentStrong knowledge of full scratch cooking, menu development, and culinary trends.Demonstrated success managing food, labor, and operating costs while maintaining quality standards.Ability to inspire, develop, and retain diverse culinary teams.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and HACCP principles.Flexibility to support operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences through food and hospitality.Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and professional culinary experience preferred.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.Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more.