Salary: $80000 - $90000/year
Other Forms of Compensation:
Pay Grade: 14
ESS Support Services Worldwide is the specialty division of Compass Group. ESS Support Services Worldwide – Gulf of Mexico is a leading provider of comprehensive support services, specializing in food and facility maintenance for clients and their employees both offshore and on remote land sites. ESS includes our Alaskan native corporations, villages and individuals in the ownership of the catering, housekeeping and facility support services business.
Our team consists of culinary professionals, dedicated kitchen support personnel, and hospitality experts committed to delivering unparalleled guest services, supporting every aspect of daily community life for our clients’ resident workers - 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Culinary degree or equivalent executive-level experience in food service leadership.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership in high-volume, multi-unit culinary operations.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex culinary systems.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Deep knowledge of culinary trends, food safety, and operational best practices.
• Passion for innovation, cultural integration, and culinary excellence.

EXECUTIVE CHEF – ESS ALASKA (STRATEGIC CULINARY LEADERSHIP ROLE)

As the Executive Chef for ESS Alaska, you will serve as a senior culinary leader, working in close partnership with the Director of Culinary to shape and guide the strategic direction of our culinary operations. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, maintaining excellence, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term vision for growth and cultural integrity across our Alaskan operations.
You will provide high-level oversight of culinary standards, operational efficiency, and team development, ensuring that all culinary initiatives reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and cultural relevance. This is a leadership role for a visionary chef who excels in both strategic planning and team empowerment.

KEY LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide executive oversight of all culinary operations across multiple sites or units.
• Set and uphold culinary standards, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence.
• Lead and mentor senior kitchen leadership, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on long-term menu strategy, culinary innovation, and brand alignment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards through strategic policy implementation.
• Oversee high-level inventory and procurement strategies to optimize cost control and sustainability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business development, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

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.

ESS Support Services Worldwide maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
ESS Support Services Worldwide offers competitive wages, has an award-winning benefits program which includes health, medical, dental, vision, retirement plus other insurance which meets the needs of each individual.
Req ID: 1431301