Catering Executive Chef

Compass Group USA

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary

Working as an Executive Chef, you will lead a high-performing Catering team within the Google Food program. This role is a key driver of our culinary and hospitality goals, ensuring world-class service, culinary excellence, and flawless execution that reflects our elevated event standards.

You will be an operational leader, shaping our heightened culinary experience. You'll be responsible for the quality and innovation of our catering menus while also overseeing all daily operational and administrative tasks—from financial management to safety—to ensure culinary and operational excellence for every event.

Collaborating closely with the Senior Executive Chef and key stakeholders, you will leverage your expertise to uphold our high food standards, enhance the event experience, and champion the Food program's vision.

At Compass, we have a strong culture of health and safety that you will champion daily. As the Executive Chef, you will set the example for responsible practices and ensure the well-being of your team, the operation, and yourself.

The Food program's vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities.

This role is based in Mountain View, CA, and it is designed for long-term professional growth.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead a high-impact catering program aligned with brand standards.
• Manage workplace and food safety, including allergen management and large-scale production schedules for events.
• Design, manage, and own the overall catering experience, not just the menu offerings.
• Exhibit a versatile skill set across a broad range of cooking methods.
• Have a passion for quality food preparation and taste, and an innate understanding of how to maintain quality from the kitchen to the event site.
• Ensure meticulous adherence to all menu specifications, production and prep guidelines
• Set an expectation of hospitality that is friendly, engaging, and professional at all event touch-points.
• Develop, mentor, and elevate a high-achieving team culture rooted in excellence.
• Drive financial performance and accountability, adhering to budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure that all products and ingredients used are purchased following sector and Food. Program purchasing standards and sustainability commitments.
• Treat everyone with professionalism, care and respect.

Preferred Qualifications :

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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