Compass Group USA
Overview
Executive Chef role at Compass Group USA / CCL Hospitality Group. Salary: $90,000 - $100,000. Location information varies by posting. This role leads daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation, with a focus on show quality food and staff development. Responsibilities
Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, ensure food quality and presentation, comply with safety and sanitation standards, monitor team productivity and performance, maintain cost controls and overall profitability. Determine food presentation and create decorative displays. Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; create distinctive specials with seasonal ingredients. Source fresh food; monitor produce and meat for freshness. Maintain product consistency by inspecting seasonings, portions, and appearance of food. Research customer preferences and develop menus incorporating local foods and flavors. Prepare and cook foods of all types for regular service or special events. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff. Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and staff in food preparation. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards. Provide guidance to subordinates, set performance standards and monitor performance. Communicate safety procedures and ensure employee understanding of safety codes. Monitor quality of raw and cooked food; enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines. Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards. Business & Financial Acumen
Participate in development and implementation of business strategies aligned with client mission and values. Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment. Develop and implement guidelines for purchasing and receiving areas. Analyze financial and operational information to adjust plans, labor, and costs. Develop, implement, and manage the department budget; forecast, monitor, and control labor and food costs to meet objectives. Identify revenue and expense opportunities and potential problems. Control food cost, labor and other expenses; monitor actual vs. budgeted. Oversee food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies. Schedule staff based on forecasted volumes. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
Create 100% resident satisfaction by training and equipping team members to deliver best-in-class service. Maintain professional attitude and appearance when engaging with residents and community staff. Improve service by understanding guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching. Support service behaviors above and beyond for satisfaction and retention. Empower employees to provide excellent customer service; establish expectations and provide ongoing training. Foster genuine hospitality and teamwork; use teamwork to support guests and employees. Seek resident feedback and develop strategies to improve the department and customer experience. Review resident satisfaction data to identify improvements; respond to guest problems and complaints. Team Building & Management
Regularly lead team meetings; set performance, budget, and team goals. Solicit feedback and maintain an open-door policy; review satisfaction results to address concerns. Develop strategies to support team engagement; ensure fair treatment and equitable opportunities. Provide necessary training, tools, and ongoing feedback; coach as needed to achieve objectives. Preferred Qualifications
A.S. or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience (depending on formal degree or training) Extensive catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experience Hands-on chef experience required Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet) Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs ServSafe certification highly desirable Application & Benefits
Apply to CCL today. CCL is a member of Compass Group USA. Associates at CCL are offered benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, flexible time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, EAP, FSAs, paid parental leave, and personal leave. Employment benefits vary by site/state. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. We reserve the right to modify essential functions as business needs require. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. CCL maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1470564 Location references and related postings are provided for candidate information only and may reflect multiple sites.
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Executive Chef role at Compass Group USA / CCL Hospitality Group. Salary: $90,000 - $100,000. Location information varies by posting. This role leads daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation, with a focus on show quality food and staff development. Responsibilities
Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, ensure food quality and presentation, comply with safety and sanitation standards, monitor team productivity and performance, maintain cost controls and overall profitability. Determine food presentation and create decorative displays. Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; create distinctive specials with seasonal ingredients. Source fresh food; monitor produce and meat for freshness. Maintain product consistency by inspecting seasonings, portions, and appearance of food. Research customer preferences and develop menus incorporating local foods and flavors. Prepare and cook foods of all types for regular service or special events. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff. Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and staff in food preparation. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards. Provide guidance to subordinates, set performance standards and monitor performance. Communicate safety procedures and ensure employee understanding of safety codes. Monitor quality of raw and cooked food; enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines. Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards. Business & Financial Acumen
Participate in development and implementation of business strategies aligned with client mission and values. Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment. Develop and implement guidelines for purchasing and receiving areas. Analyze financial and operational information to adjust plans, labor, and costs. Develop, implement, and manage the department budget; forecast, monitor, and control labor and food costs to meet objectives. Identify revenue and expense opportunities and potential problems. Control food cost, labor and other expenses; monitor actual vs. budgeted. Oversee food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies. Schedule staff based on forecasted volumes. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
Create 100% resident satisfaction by training and equipping team members to deliver best-in-class service. Maintain professional attitude and appearance when engaging with residents and community staff. Improve service by understanding guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching. Support service behaviors above and beyond for satisfaction and retention. Empower employees to provide excellent customer service; establish expectations and provide ongoing training. Foster genuine hospitality and teamwork; use teamwork to support guests and employees. Seek resident feedback and develop strategies to improve the department and customer experience. Review resident satisfaction data to identify improvements; respond to guest problems and complaints. Team Building & Management
Regularly lead team meetings; set performance, budget, and team goals. Solicit feedback and maintain an open-door policy; review satisfaction results to address concerns. Develop strategies to support team engagement; ensure fair treatment and equitable opportunities. Provide necessary training, tools, and ongoing feedback; coach as needed to achieve objectives. Preferred Qualifications
A.S. or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience (depending on formal degree or training) Extensive catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experience Hands-on chef experience required Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet) Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs ServSafe certification highly desirable Application & Benefits
Apply to CCL today. CCL is a member of Compass Group USA. Associates at CCL are offered benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, flexible time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, EAP, FSAs, paid parental leave, and personal leave. Employment benefits vary by site/state. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. We reserve the right to modify essential functions as business needs require. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. CCL maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1470564 Location references and related postings are provided for candidate information only and may reflect multiple sites.
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