Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $105,000.00 - $120,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Compass Group USA, a leader in the foodservice and support services industry, proudly serves a diverse range of clients through its extensive network of over 284,000 associates nationwide. With a presence in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more, Compass Group delivers exceptional food and outstanding service across all 50 states. Known for its commitment to innovation and quality, Compass Group continuously expands its reach to shape the future of foodservice and create new, exciting opportunities for growth and development. The company prides itself on fostering a culture where every individual plays a vital role, encouraging creativity, expertise, and continuous improvement to maintain its position at the forefront of the industry.
The role of Executive Chef in Santa Clara, California offers an exciting opportunity to join this dynamic team. Reporting to senior culinary leadership, the Executive Chef will oversee all culinary functions at the assigned dining account. This leadership position requires managing a team of culinary associates, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining high culinary excellence. The Executive Chef will be responsible for cost control, expenditure management, menu planning and creation, inventory purchasing, and implementing new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and the broader culinary team. This role demands expertise in high-volume cooking and catering environments as well as a strong ability to balance creativity with financial discipline. The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 annually, reflecting the level of experience and responsibility expected. Working within Compass Group provides an environment rich with career development potential, benefits, and the chance to contribute to a company known for its great people, great services, and great results. Joining this team means becoming part of a family dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences across various settings while fostering professional growth and innovation.
The role of Executive Chef in Santa Clara, California offers an exciting opportunity to join this dynamic team. Reporting to senior culinary leadership, the Executive Chef will oversee all culinary functions at the assigned dining account. This leadership position requires managing a team of culinary associates, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining high culinary excellence. The Executive Chef will be responsible for cost control, expenditure management, menu planning and creation, inventory purchasing, and implementing new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and the broader culinary team. This role demands expertise in high-volume cooking and catering environments as well as a strong ability to balance creativity with financial discipline. The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 annually, reflecting the level of experience and responsibility expected. Working within Compass Group provides an environment rich with career development potential, benefits, and the chance to contribute to a company known for its great people, great services, and great results. Joining this team means becoming part of a family dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences across various settings while fostering professional growth and innovation.
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree preferred
- three to five years of culinary management experience
- experience in high volume production and catering
- previous experience managing cost controls
- ability to lead and manage culinary teams
- knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
- strong organizational and planning skills
Job Qualifications
- B&I/Corporate Dining experience required
- culinary degree preferred
- three to five years of culinary management experience
- high volume production and catering experience
- previous experience managing cost controls
- strong leadership and team management skills
- effective communication skills
- ability to innovate and implement new culinary programs
Job Duties
- Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
- plans and creates all menus
- purchases and manages inventory
- rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team
- leads and manages a team of culinary associates
- oversees all safety and sanitation standards related to the culinary operation
- ensures high-volume production and catering excellence
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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