Executive Chef - NVIDIA

Compass Group•Santa Clara, CA

27d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Executive Chef at NVIDIA, you will lead culinary operations within a fast-paced, innovation-driven corporate dining environment known for excellence, creativity, and elevated hospitality experiences. This role is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, inspiring culinary teams, and delivering exceptional food programs that support NVIDIA's culture of collaboration and forward-thinking innovation. In addition to leading the culinary program, this position serves as a key partner to the on-site bar operation, providing culinary leadership for the food program while collaborating on beer and wine offerings to ensure a cohesive guest experience. The Executive Chef will also oversee the evening grab-and-go production program, ensuring fresh, high-quality offerings are available for employees throughout the day.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with experience supporting bar and beverage-driven food concepts, strong knowledge of beer and wine pairings, and a passion for hospitality, operational excellence, and modern food trends.
ServSafe Certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary training and professional experience.
3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume foodservice, corporate dining, hospitality, restaurant, or upscale catering environments.
Hands-on Executive Chef or Sous Chef leadership experience with strong culinary and operational expertise.
Experience overseeing food programs that support bar operations, with working knowledge of beer, wine, and food pairings.
Experience managing grab-and-go or retail food production programs in a high-volume environment.
Extensive catering and special events experience preferred.
Strong understanding of global cuisine trends, wellness-focused dining, sustainability, and modern hospitality concepts.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse culinary teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, production systems, food cost controls, purchasing, and kitchen operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, inventory systems, and culinary management software.

Responsibilities

Lead all back-of-house culinary operations while maintaining a safe, clean, and highly organized kitchen environment.
Oversee the culinary program supporting the on-site bar, including menu development, food execution, and collaboration on the beer and wine program to create complementary food and beverage experiences.
Manage and oversee PM grab-and-go production, ensuring consistent quality, freshness, merchandising, and availability of prepared meals and snacks.
Develop and execute innovative, seasonal, and globally inspired menus aligned with NVIDIA's dining and wellness initiatives.
Prepare and oversee high-quality food production in accordance with company standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines.
Ensure consistency, quality, and excellence across all meal periods, catering events, specialty culinary offerings, bar service, and grab-and-go programs.
Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, culinary execution, sanitation, safety standards, and equipment operation.
Partner with operations and hospitality leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences across dining services.
Manage food and labor costs through inventory control, purchasing oversight, waste reduction, and production planning.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations.
Establish and enforce cleaning, maintenance, and operational procedures for kitchen and storage areas.
Drive innovation by introducing new culinary concepts, food trends, and sustainable practices into the dining program.
Support high-profile events, executive dining, and catering initiatives within a dynamic corporate campus environment.
Utilize operational reporting tools, production systems, and culinary technology platforms to support efficient kitchen management.