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EXECUTIVE CHEF- MEMPHIS, TN

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave

Job Description

Eurest is a leading company specializing in business and industry dining, providing exceptional meal services to employees of some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious companies across every state and industry. As a part of Compass Group USA, Eurest is recognized for its innovation, high performance, and rapid growth, offering limitless career opportunities for culinary professionals. With a dedicated team of approximately 16,000 chefs and in-unit associates, Eurest delivers world-class dining experiences through corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, on-site catering, vending innovations, and more. The company boasts a vibrant culture where enthusiasm, commitment to quality, and consistently delivering unparalleled results are highly valued. Eurest’s collaboration with exciting companies and diverse locations makes it a dynamic workplace for culinary experts eager to grow and build a rewarding career.

The role of Executive Chef in Memphis, TN, offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations within this reputable organization. This position comes with a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 and is designed for an energetic and entrepreneurial culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments. The Executive Chef will be responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, ensuring compliance with all health and sanitation regulations, and leading a team of kitchen staff to excellence. This role includes directing meal preparation according to corporate programs and guidelines, planning both regular and modified menus, and ensuring the quality of all dishes served by tasting completed meals. The Executive Chef will also manage inventory control to balance cost and availability, train kitchen staff in food safety, sanitation, and operation of equipment, and enforce company standards for cleaning and maintenance.

Employees in this position play a key part in upholding Eurest’s reputation by adhering to standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards, while also completing required documentation such as production worksheets and waste logs. In addition to day-to-day kitchen management, the Executive Chef will handle all decisions regarding the utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines, contribute to departmental meetings, and participate in staff development programs. This leadership role demands a hands-on chef with experience in high-volume, complex food service operations, catering, and institutional cooking. Candidates must be adept with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and other digital tools, and preferably hold ServSafe certification. Eurest values professionals who bring culinary innovation, operational excellence, and a passion for quality service to their culinary teams.

Without a doubt, this position offers a comprehensive career experience backed by an industry leader committed to employee growth and development. Eurest’s supportive environment, combined with its emphasis on quality, consistency, and innovation, makes the Executive Chef role both challenging and rewarding. Candidates who join Eurest not only become part of a culinary team responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences but also gain access to a wealth of benefits and opportunities for advancement within Compass Group USA.

Job Requirements

  • A.S. degree or equivalent experience
  • Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
  • Catering experience preferred
  • Experience in high volume foodservice operations
  • Hands-on chef skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and related software
  • ServSafe certification preferred

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
  • Extensive catering experience preferred
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable
  • Institutional and batch cooking experience
  • Hands-on chef experience
  • Knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email and internet
  • ServSafe certification highly desirable

Job Duties

  • Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
  • Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
  • Complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste log sheets
  • Taste completed meals to ensure quality
  • Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation
  • Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
  • Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines
  • Make all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products
  • Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations
  • Follow facility, department and company safety policies and procedures
  • Participate and attend departmental meetings, staff development and professional programs

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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