Complex Executive Chef

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across cafés, catering, events, and retail dining outlets.
• Create innovative, seasonal, and guest-focused menus that align with client expectations and operational goals.
• Partner with operations, marketing, and culinary teams to launch new programs, promotions, and dining experiences.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary team members, creating an environment focused on learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversee catering and special event execution, ensuring exceptional quality and service for every occasion.
• Maintain product quality and consistency while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with clients, guests, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business growth initiatives and contribute to the strategic development of expanding dining programs and outlets.
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of culinary training and professional experience.
• Experience leading culinary teams within multi-outlet, café, catering, corporate dining, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, or similar foodservice environments.
• Strong background in high-volume food production and catering operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor budgets, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to balance operational excellence with creativity and innovation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse teams and clients.
• Passion for mentoring others and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for supporting a growing operation with evolving business needs.
• Desire to build a long-term career with an industry-leading foodservice organization.
• Apply to Compass Group today!
• Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
• Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of culinary training and professional experience.
• Experience leading culinary teams within multi-outlet, café, catering, corporate dining, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, or similar foodservice environments.
• Strong background in high-volume food production and catering operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor budgets, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to balance operational excellence with creativity and innovation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse teams and clients.
• Passion for mentoring others and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for supporting a growing operation with evolving business needs.
• Desire to build a long-term career with an industry-leading foodservice organization.
• Apply to Compass Group today!
• Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
• Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
• Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 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.
• https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf
• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Req ID: 1583205
• Compass Corporate
• Michael Abbey
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