{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3e39bccd3c8c19cdafca098d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e39bccd3c8c19cdafca098d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e39bccd3c8c19cdafca098d","title":"Executive Chef","description":"Epicurean Group\n\nPosition Title\nExecutive Chef\n\nSalary\n$75,000 to $85,000\n\nOther Compensation\nBonus\n\nJob Summary\nLead culinary operations in all areas of a unit ensuring on‑trend, efficient, safe, and sanitary food production. Responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls, and staff management and development.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop high culinary standards for retail, board meals, dining and catering operations\n\nOperate high volume university student and facility meals\n\nTrain, develop and provide inspirational leadership to the local culinary team\n\nLead Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, food seasonality, health/wellness and high‑quality culinary arts on campus\n\nAnalyze ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devise and lead improvements\n\nDemonstrate a complete understanding of daily menu items and be able to explain them to customers accurately\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nCulinary degree preferred\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field preferred\n\nThree to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training\n\nExperience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective\n\nStrong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader\n\nComprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation\n\nProficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet)\n\nAbility to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate\n\nServSafe Certification\nRequired.\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical\n\nDental\n\nVision\n\nLife Insurance/ AD\n\nDisability Insurance\n\nRetirement Plan\n\nPaid Time Off\n\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\n\nAssociate Shopping Program\n\nHealth and Wellness Programs\n\nDiscount Marketplace\n\nIdentity Theft Protection\n\nPet Insurance\n\nCommuter Benefits\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nPersonal Leave\n\nAdditional Information\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/\n\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Epicurean maintains a drug‑free workplace.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nCompass 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.\n\nQualified 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. 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Compass Group","rawCompany":"compass group","city":"Pasadena","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T03:14:02.259Z","occupations":[],"industries":[],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Executive Chef","description":"Epicurean Group\n\nPosition Title\nExecutive Chef\n\nSalary\n$75,000 to $85,000\n\nOther Compensation\nBonus\n\nJob Summary\nLead culinary operations in all areas of a unit ensuring on‑trend, efficient, safe, and sanitary food production. 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Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/\n\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Epicurean maintains a drug‑free workplace.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nCompass 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.\n\nQualified 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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 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