Executive Culinary Director

3 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Compass Group USA Full time
Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial culinary professional to join Compass Group USA as an Executive Chef. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, and preparing or directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Menu Planning: Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, ensuring that meals are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
  • Culinary Leadership: Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety, and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while ensuring that necessary product is available when needed.
  • Food Safety and Sanitation: Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
  • Team Management: Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas, ensuring that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Culinary Education: A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary arts or a related field.
  • Culinary Experience: Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
  • Catering Experience: Extensive catering experience is a plus.
  • Foodservice Operations: High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
  • Food Safety Certification: ServSafe certified is highly desirable.
Benefits:
  • Medical Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life Insurance: Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off and holiday time off.
  • Associate Shopping Program: Discounted shopping program for associates.
  • Health and Wellness Programs: Access to health and wellness programs, including fitness classes and wellness workshops.
  • Discount Marketplace: Discounted marketplace for associates to purchase products and services.
  • Pet Insurance: Pet insurance for associates.
  • Commuter Benefits: Commuter benefits for associates.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Employee assistance program for associates.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Flexible spending accounts for associates.


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