CHEF - POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESS - COLUMBIA, SC

Compass Group USA is a leading foodservice and support services company known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences across a wide variety of venues including award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more, throughout all 50 states. With a workforce of over 284,000 associates in the United States, Compass Group focuses on providing great people, great services, and great results. The company takes pride in its expansive reach and continuous efforts to innovate and shape the foodservice industry. As a family of companies and experiences, Compass Group creates a dynamic environment where every associate is valued and is given opportunities to develop their expertise while contributing to the company’s growth and legacy. At Compass, the belief is that the next big idea can come from any individual, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across all levels of the organization. This commitment to excellence has cemented Compass Group as a premier employer within the foodservice industry.

This opportunity is for the Chef position within Compass Group, offering a salary range between $58,000 and $65,000. The Chef plays a crucial role in ensuring client and customer satisfaction by providing frontline culinary resources and support. This role involves managing aspects of the culinary operation, which may include scheduling, discipline, and hiring within the department. The Chef will assist the Executive Chef or Sous Chef with developing new menus, recipes, and ordering, contributing to innovative culinary program rollouts alongside marketing and culinary teams. Responsibilities also encompass food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and maintaining food quality standards, as well as producing and executing catering events. This position is well-suited for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional passionate about high-volume batch cooking, complex food service operations, and comprehensive food and catering trends. The role requires hands-on chef experience, with a preference for candidates having extensive catering experience and knowledge in areas like sanitation, food cost controls, production, quality, and presentation. ServSafe certification is preferred, as is an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, along with proficiency in computer skills, especially Microsoft Office including Excel. Compass Group embraces diversity and inclusivity, encouraging qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply and commit to treating all applicants and associates fairly. This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry-leading company with fantastic benefits and a supportive corporate culture dedicated to career growth and excellence.