Position Title: DISTRICT EXECUTIVE CHEF - AMEX Centurion LoungesSalary: $110,000 - $130,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus 10% - Comprehensive Benefit Package
Job SummaryThis is a great opportunity to join a world-class hospitality team with FLIK Hospitality Group, a division of Compass Group.We are seeking a highly accomplished
District Executive Chef to support the culinary operations of multiple
VIP AMEX Centurion Lounges across a designated region.
This strategic leadership role is ideal for a culinary professional who is passionate about developing talent, driving food safety excellence, and delivering elevated guest experiences in premium airport lounge environments.
The
District Executive Chef will serve as a culinary subject matter expert, partnering closely with Executive Chefs and Operations leaders to ensure consistency, innovation, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple locations. This position requires
approximately 50% travel and candidates must be based in
Las Vegas (LAS), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Francisco (SFO), or Seattle (SEA).Key Responsibilities- Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Executive Chefs and culinary teams across multiple AMEX Centurion Lounge locations.
- Drive culinary excellence, operational consistency, and execution of premium dining experiences.
- Lead and support food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance programs.
- Conduct site visits, assess performance, and implement best practices to elevate operations.
- Prepare teams for internal and external food safety audits and maintain exceptional audit performance.
- Partner with culinary leadership to develop training programs and succession planning initiatives.
- Coach teams on production standards, execution, presentation, labor management, and inventory controls.
- Support new lounge openings, culinary transitions, and implementation of new menu concepts.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in food quality, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with operations, marketing, and client partners to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
- Champion Compass Group's culture of safety, service, and culinary innovation.
Preferred Qualifications- Minimum of 5+ years of Executive Chef or multi-unit culinary leadership experience.
- Proven success leading high-volume hospitality, upscale dining, premium lounge, hotel, resort, or contract foodservice operations.
- Strong background in coaching, training, and developing culinary leaders and kitchen teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through successful food safety and sanitation audits.
- Extensive knowledge of HACCP, local health regulations, and food safety compliance standards.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory controls.
- Experience supporting multiple locations and managing operations in a matrixed environment.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
- Culinary degree preferred.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% throughout the assigned region.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Las Vegas, NV; Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; or Seattle, WA.
Apply to Flik today!Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Flik Hospitality 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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Req ID: 1587142
Flik Hospitality Group
JoEtta Barnes
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