Compass Group

Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Experience -

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $115,000.00 - $135,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus
competitive salary
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee meal discounts

Job Description

Unidine is an industry-leading hospitality food service group renowned for its dedication to exceptional people who share their passion, creativity, and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. As a prominent member of Compass Group USA, Unidine proudly operates a wide array of dining establishments including restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros, all designed to offer guests extraordinary dining experiences. Committed to scratch cooking and innovative culinary programs, Unidine continuously pushes the boundaries of traditional dining through modern venue concepts and impeccable service standards. The company firmly believes that using the freshest ingredients produces the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of executive culinary leadership in a luxury multi-outlet environment
  • Proven experience managing high-volume complex operations with multiple dining venues
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience required
  • Strong financial and operational management skills including budgeting and cost control
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills comfortable in resident-facing and event settings
  • Expertise in modern culinary techniques menu development and premium ingredient sourcing
  • Extensive catering and special event experience
  • Proficiency with technology systems and Microsoft Office
  • ServSafe preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of executive culinary leadership in a luxury multi-outlet environment luxury boutique hotel private club or comparable
  • Proven experience managing high-volume complex operations with multiple dining venues
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience required
  • Strong financial and operational management skills including budgeting and cost control
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills comfortable in resident-facing and event settings
  • Expertise in modern culinary techniques menu development and premium ingredient sourcing
  • Extensive catering and special event experience
  • Proficiency with technology systems and Microsoft Office
  • ServSafe preferred

Job Duties

  • Direct all culinary operations across multiple outlets ensuring consistency elegance and luxury-level quality
  • Craft seasonal distinctive menus featuring fresh locally sourced ingredients and modern culinary trends
  • Maintain exceptional presentation flavor consistency and elevated service standards across all venues
  • Lead special events chef demonstrations and resident-facing activities with confidence and professionalism
  • Ensure full compliance with all food safety sanitation and operational standards
  • Manage simultaneous service across diverse restaurants lounges and event spaces
  • Oversee prep production and a la carte service with flawless coordination
  • Uphold premium purchasing receiving and storage protocols for high-quality ingredients
  • Introduce innovative culinary techniques equipment and best practices
  • Develop and manage the culinary budget including food cost labor planning and purchasing
  • Implement strategic cost control measures without compromising luxury standards
  • Analyze financial and operational data to refine menu offerings staffing and procurement
  • Maintain effective vendor relationships and inventory systems
  • Serve as an ambassador of hospitality visible approachable and responsive to resident needs
  • Create personalized and memorable dining moments aligned with luxury expectations
  • Elevate resident satisfaction through proactive engagement feedback and service recovery
  • Partner with hospitality wellness and lifestyle teams to support community-wide experiences
  • Recruit train and mentor a talented culinary team committed to excellence
  • Provide clear expectations performance feedback and ongoing development
  • Foster a culture of creativity accountability and hospitality-focused service
  • Lead with integrity professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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