CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF - THOUSAND OAKS, CA

Eurest stands as a leader in business and industry dining, offering a rewarding career filled with limitless opportunities in the foodservice industry. As a proud member of Compass Group USA, Eurest specializes in feeding the employees of the nation’s largest and most prestigious companies across every state and a broad spectrum of industries. This innovative, high-performing, and fast-growing company maintains a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction. Eurest’s culinary teams consist of more than 16,000 chefs and support associates who deliver world-class meals in diverse settings such as corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, onsite catering, and even through cutting-edge vending solutions. The work environment promotes enthusiasm, commitment to quality, and a passion for consistently achieving unparalleled results. Eurest partners with exciting companies and operates in interesting locations, making it an ideal place for those looking to cultivate a dynamic and fulfilling career in culinary management.

The role of Catering Executive Chef for a Corporate Account at Eurest is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing kitchen and catering operations within a professional business environment. This salaried position, with an annual pay range of $76,000 to $85,000 and classified at pay grade 13, offers a stable and structured workplace with a focus on work-life balance, making it particularly attractive to culinary leaders seeking predictability in their schedules without frequent night or weekend shifts. The Executive Chef leads the culinary execution of regular and special catered menus, aligned with corporate standards, client preferences, and seasonal fluctuations. This role requires hands-on culinary leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality meals and catered events.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence protocols. They will actively lead, train, and develop their culinary team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement in food preparation, safety, and presentation standards. The role demands a keen eye for inventory management and budget adherence, ensuring efficient use of food and non-food supplies while minimizing waste. Maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with catering sales teams, operation managers, and client stakeholders is essential to the seamless execution of corporate catering events. The position also involves regular participation in client and departmental meetings, culinary training sessions, and professional development activities.

Eurest supports its associates with an extensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, holiday time off, and many wellness programs. Additional perks include access to associate shopping programs, discount marketplaces, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. Eurest furthermore embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates and demonstrating a commitment to fairness and nondiscrimination. This role is ideal for motivated culinary professionals eager to advance their careers in a structured, innovative, and supportive corporate catering environment.