Salary: $76,000 to $85,000/year
Pay Grade: 13Job SummaryAs the
Catering Executive Chef for a Corporate Account, you will lead kitchen and catering operations supporting a professional business community. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality catered meals and events while maintaining consistency, food safety, and operational excellence in a
structured, corporate setting that values work-life balance.
This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in an organized environment, enjoys client interaction, and appreciates predictable schedules with limited nights and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:- Plan and execute regular and modified catering menus aligned with corporate guidelines, client expectations, and seasonal offerings
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of meals following standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
- Complete and utilize daily production records, catering forecasts, and waste logs; ensure quality through routine tastings
- Lead, train, and develop culinary staff in food preparation, safe food handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Establish and enforce cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces
- Maintain accurate inventory levels of food and non-food supplies while adhering to budgetary guidelines
- Manage proper utilization of leftover food products in compliance with Company policies
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local health department regulations, including successful audit outcomes
- Partner with operations, catering sales, and client stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of corporate events
- Follow all facility, department, and Company safety protocols, including incident reporting
- Participate in client meetings, departmental meetings, culinary training, and professional development opportunities
Preferred Qualifications- Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- Corporate catering experience strongly preferred
- High-volume catering or complex foodservice operations experience
- Institutional or batch cooking experience
- Hands-on chef leadership experience required
- Strong knowledge of food trends, catering execution, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet applications
- ServSafe Certification - highly desirable
Apply to Eurest today!Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates 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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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
