EXECUTIVE CHEF I - CORPORATE CAFE - REDMOND, WA
Compass GroupAbout the role
Salary: $90000 - $96000 /year
Pay Grade: 14
Other Forms of Compensation:
As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
Job Summary
We are hiring an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-volume corporate café. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and leading a team while ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and food quality
- Lead, coach, and develop chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff
- Plan menus, manage food production, and maintain presentation standards
- Control food costs through portioning, inventory, and purchasing strategies
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe guidelines
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of team members
- Develop and implement new recipes and menu offerings
- Manage kitchen supplies, requisitions, and cleaning schedules
- Maintain adherence to company culinary programs and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; Culinary degree strongly encouraged
- 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
- Preferred:
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- High-volume or corporate dining experience
- Institutional or batch cooking background
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- ServSafe certified - highly desirable
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Email
Skills
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Hands-on culinary expertise
- Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and cost control
- Experience with labor scheduling and purchasing compliance
- Proficiency in Webtrition for menu planning and costing
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Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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