CORPORATE DINING EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group•JACKSONVILLE, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Corporate Dining Executive Chef at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, you’ll lead a vibrant, high‑volume retail café operation while working alongside an exceptional team. You’ll drive culinary innovation, oversee safe and efficient food production, and shape an on‑trend dining experience for guests and staff. This role leads menu development, purchasing, inventory, food‑cost management, and the growth and development of a talented culinary team.

Requirements

Retail/Cafeteria, Restaurant, and Catering experience
5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective
Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet)
Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate
ServSafe® Certification

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations
Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team
In charge of managing multi-units: retail/cafeteria, restaurant, and catering departments
Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus
Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements
Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately