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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

JOB SUMMARY

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary functions for a large-scale dining account, operating out of a state-of-the-art, high-capacity kitchen. This role requires a leader with extensive experience in high-volume operations, catering logistics, and fine-dining caliber execution. You will be accountable for driving culinary excellence, cost management, and team development while ensuring flawless delivery across multiple outlets and events.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• 7–10+ years of progressive culinary leadership with a proven record in high-volume, large-kitchen environments.
• Extensive background in catering logistics and large-scale event execution.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in cost controls and P&L management.
• Inspiring leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels and drive innovation in a competitive market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides strategic leadership for all culinary operations, including menu development, production logistics, inventory, and procurement.
• Oversees cost controls, labor management, and financial performance for a multi-million-dollar account.
• Develops innovative, trend-forward menus that balance creativity, efficiency, and client expectations.
• Leads large, diverse culinary teams, recruiting, mentoring, and fostering professional growth.
• Partners with senior leadership on business strategy, client engagement, and new program rollouts.
• Ensures the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

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. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS WITH A CRIMINAL HISTORY (AND DRIVING HISTORY) TO APPLY.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.