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Executive Chef

2 months ago


Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States Compass Group USA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations for a potential new business account. This role will be responsible for managing culinary operations for a multi-unit dining account, including residential dining, retail dining, and catering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement culinary solutions to meet the needs of our customers and clients
  • Manage menu development for our residential dining, retail dining, and catering programs
  • Work with internal and external clients to manage catering events from beginning to execution
  • Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines
  • Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation
  • Meet food and labor financial targets
  • Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation
  • Taste completed meals to ensure quality
  • Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures
  • Participate and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs
Requirements
  • ServSafe certified
  • 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends
  • Strong financial understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management
  • Experience leading and engaging a culinary team
About Compass Group USA

Compass Group USA is a leading foodservice and support services company that provides high-quality food and hospitality services to a wide range of clients. 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.