Executive Chef

Compass Group • Purcellville, VA

5d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Executive Chef oversees kitchen operations and maintains a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with company programs and guidelines and is an opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional. Bon Appetit describes its chefs as having room to be creative, take risks, and pursue current culinary trends while growing and learning.

Requirements

• An associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Hands-on chef experience.
• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and the Internet.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive catering experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; complete and use daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste completed meals to ensure quality.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas, and ensure kitchen staff complete assigned schedules.
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies within established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available.
• Make decisions regarding the use of leftover food products in accordance with company guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures, as evidenced through health department and third-party audits.
• Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
• Participate in and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death coverage
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off, varying by site and state
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Personal leave
• Other paid and/or unpaid time off as applicable under federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree