EXECUTIVE CHEF I - TUKWILA, WA - 15% BONUS ELIGIBLE
About The Position
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 SummaryWorking as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, highly engaged, and entrepreneurial culinary professional within a high‑profile operation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience (degree or training may influence required years)
- Demonstrated success in high‑volume or complex foodservice operations
- Ability to teach, coach, and train culinary team members at various skill levels.
- Excellent soft skills, communication, and guest‑engagement capabilities.
- Proven experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor communication.
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, quality standards, sanitation, and cost‑control practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
- Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
Nice To Haves
- A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
- High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
- Institutional and batch cooking experiences
- ServSafe certified - highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full culinary program, including menu planning, execution, ordering, inventory management, and cost controls
- Develop and implement regular and modified menus in accordance with established guidelines
- Ensure all food is prepared using standardized recipes, proper portioning, and presentation standards
- Complete and utilize daily production sheets and waste logs; conduct tasting for quality assurance
- Train and mentor kitchen staff on food preparation, safe food handling, equipment use, and regulatory compliance
- Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
- Maintain accurate inventory of food and non‑food supplies within budget guidelines while ensuring adequate stock levels
- Manage proper utilization of leftover food products according to company standards
- Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
- Enforce all facility, departmental, and company safety policies, including incident/occurrence reporting
- Participate in departmental meetings, staff development sessions, and professional training programs as needed
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
