Executive Chef

Executive ChefAs 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 SummaryAre you ready to pioneer culinary excellence on a whole new level? As our Executive Chef, you won't just run a kitchen. You will lead high-energy, high-volume culinary operations across dynamic, remote, and rapidly evolving environments. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take the helm of kitchen management, craft agile and innovative menus, and adapt to unique infrastructure challenges to deliver unforgettable dining experiences for our client's workforce.This is an extraordinary opportunity for an adventurous, visionary culinary leader who thrives on problem-solving, team mentorship, and operational mastery. If you are passionate about pushing creative boundaries, mastering unique operational environments, and building vibrant workplace communities through outstanding hospitality, this rewarding role is your ultimate stage.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Directs day-to-day high-volume culinary and kitchen operations across client dining facilities, temporary food service setups, and remote launch sitesPlans and executes creative Day-1 and ongoing menus adapted to site and infrastructure constraintsSpearheads remote launch execution within tight timelines, leveraging modular kitchen solutions, specialized equipment, and third-party partnerships where culinary infrastructure or local staffing is scarceTrains, mentors, and supervises kitchen staff in advanced culinary techniques, safe food handling, allergen management, specialized equipment operation, and sanitation standards aligned with company and client commitmentsEstablishes and enforces rigorous cleaning, maintenance, and food safety schedules in compliance with company, federal, state, and local regulatory health codesManages inventory, purchasing, and food cost controls for food and non-food supplies to ensure optimal product availability within budgetDemonstrates real-time problem solving and agility under pressure during operational disruptions to pivot menus and resources seamlesslyFosters a welcoming environment by embedding standard guest interaction principles into team daily habits and service culturePartners with site leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and support continuous improvement initiativesPreferred Qualifications and Competencies:Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred; bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience3-5 years of progressive culinary management experience in high-volume, complex, or unconventional foodservice environments (such as remote launches or modular setups)Highly developed culinary skills with comfort in traditional, modern, and multicultural cuisinesComprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, menu development, production workflows, and food cost controlsProven track record of driving hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction in dynamic, fast-paced environmentsProven capability to navigate infrastructure constraints and execute remote launch strategies under rapid deadlinesStrong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to train, mentor, and build high-performing teamsProficiency with computer systems and operational applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and OutlookServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, 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, and personal leave.