EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF - CHARLOTTE, NC  

Salary: $90000 - $95000 / yr 

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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email View email address on ziprecruiter.com. 

Job Summary

About the Role

Ready to lead a kitchen where your impact shows up on every plate, every day? Eurest is looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial Executive Chef to run a busy corporate catering operation. You’ll lead all kitchen operations, inspire and develop a talented culinary team, and deliver outstanding dining experiences with the highest standards of quality, safety, and sanitation. You’ll oversee a $3M catering program and bring your creativity and innovation to a thriving operation, with a schedule that lets you have a life outside the kitchen.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the culinary team and all kitchen operations for a high-volume corporate catering program
• Plan regular and modified menus within established guidelines
• Uphold standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation, and taste finished meals for quality
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and daily production and waste logs
• Train and coach your team on food preparation, safe handling, equipment, and sanitation
• Set and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
• Make smart decisions on leftover product use within company guidelines
• Meet all federal, state, and local health regulations, and stay audit-ready for health department and third-party reviews
• Follow facility and company safety policies, including occurrence reporting
• Take part in department meetings, staff development, and professional programs

What We’re Looking For

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• Hands-on chef experience (a must)
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience (highly desirable), including institutional and batch cooking
• Extensive catering experience is a must
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• ServSafe certification (highly desirable)

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $95,000
• No nights, weekends, or holidays. This is a rare find for a chef.
• Real ownership of a $3M operation and the freedom to shape the menu
• A visible leadership role with a prestigious national account
• Tremendous copportunities to grow your culinary career - Compass is the industry leader

Apply to Eurest today!

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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. 

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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.