Eurest **Salary:** $81000 - $84000 /year **Pay Grade: 12** **Other Forms of Compensation:** As 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 Summary** The Executive Chef III is responsible for leading all culinary operations within a high‑profile, elevated café environment. This role oversees day‑to‑day kitchen activities, ensures an exceptional dining experience, and directs the preparation of high‑quality meals in alignment with corporate programs, standards, and client expectations. This position is ideal for a chef who is creative, experienced in high‑volume production, and passionate about leading strong culinary teams in a dynamic corporate dining environment. **Key Responsibilities** **Culinary Leadership & Operations** + Leads all kitchen operations, including breakfast and lunch services. + Plans and executes regular and modified menus according to established culinary and nutritional guidelines. + Maintains high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency in an elevated café space. **Team Management** + Trains and develops kitchen staff on culinary techniques, food preparation, equipment handling, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. + Coaches staff to maintain brand and client culinary standards. **Food Safety & Compliance** + Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations. + Oversees kitchen sanitation procedures and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and preparation areas. + Upholds ServSafe standards. **Financial & Administrative Management** + Manages food and labor costs to meet established financial targets. + Oversees inventory management, ordering, vendor communication, and cost control strategies. + Ensures product availability while maintaining budget guidelines. **Client Engagement** + Regularly interacts with VP‑level client stakeholders and leadership. + Supports a high‑profile account with expectations for professionalism, responsiveness, and partnership. **Other Duties** + Performs additional tasks as assigned to support overall account success. **Qualifications** **Education & Experience** + A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience. + **3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience** , preferably in high‑volume or complex foodservice operations. + Strong culinary background with experience managing production, quality, sanitation, and cost controls. + Extensive catering experience is a plus. **Technical & Leadership Skills** + Experience supervising culinary staff. + Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and motivate teams. + Skilled in inventory management, ordering, vendor communications, and meeting food cost targets. + Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet applications. + ServSafe certification highly desirable. **Apply to Eurest today!** _Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) **Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.** + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Paid Time Off + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) + Paid Parental Leave + Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026\_Wage-Transparency\_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026\_Wage-Transparency\_Eurest.pdf **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.** Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.