Vice President of Culinary - Remote

EurestSalary: $170,000 - $190,000 / yearOther Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential, company vehicle lease or monthly car allowancePay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]]A Family Of Companies And ExperiencesAs 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!great people. great services. great results.Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job Summary:As a working Vice President of Culinary Services, you will ensure the highest level of culinary standards are maintained within the Defense Sector. You will do this by managing culinary leaders and holding them accountable to corporate and sector standards. This role is responsible for maintaining all assigned sector responsibilities including hiring and training of executive chefs, menu creation, cost reduction, establishing and maintaining culinary standards and more. The role is “physically hands on" in support of all chefs with culinary development, opening support, new and rebid sales, catering events, and standards implementation and adherence for all defense sector accounts.Beyond culinary leadership, this role requires a deeply rooted hospitality-driven mindset. This position is not solely about feeding large populations, it is about delivering true hospitality through food: care, dignity, consistency, and pride in service. As the leader of culinary operations that nourishes our nation’s Army, this role sets the tone for how food supports morale, readiness, and well-being. A genuine passion for hospitality, service to others, and respect for those being served is essential to leading teams who understand the impact their work has on the lives and mission of our service members.Key Responsibilities:Developing long-term culinary innovation strategy and culinary standards that balance consumer expectations with corporate financial goalsServe as the primary culinary subject matter authority within the Defense Sector Communicate, train and educate team members on the latest trends within the industryProvide overall mentorship, inspiration, direction & training for all culinary team members Build strategic alliances and partnerships within the organization to collaboratively implement business strategies Maintain ongoing knowledge of Defense Sector key culinary needs and take appropriate actions Develop team members through appropriate training, coaching and mentoring to ensure strong culinary expertise and performancePartner with purchasing and supply chain to facilitate ingredient selection, maintenance of managed order guides and supplier optimizationSupport business development process in collaboration with sector specific partnersLead design, development and maintenance of standardized recipes for various applicationsServe as the primary culinary subject matter expert within company and communicate and educate on latest trends within the Defense industryDevelop long-term culinary strategy that balances consumer expectations with corporate financial goals/budgetsMaintain strategic accountability for overall menu/product offerings including food cost controls, core recipe standardization, portion standards, inventory management, prep standards, and waste/cost control programsTravel is 50% or morePerform other duties as assignedQualifications:ACF certification OR equivalent certification OR Culinary Degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred10+ years of culinary management experience with at least 3 years multi-location experience across a wide geographical spanProject management skills - experience with construction and design projects - a plusExperienced in leading others/teamsAbility to generate revenue by building top-line driven initiatives, understanding the importance of middle and bottom-line tacticsStrong strategic and analytic thinkingProven track record in managing and leading an R&D team and/or menu innovation process across multiple units - a plusDemonstrated experience across restaurant/casual dining and contract food service environments, with proven success leading large-scale, high-volume culinary operations and driving growth across diverse market segments; experience in mass production and fast-paced settings - strongly desiredApply to Compass Group today!Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass 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.Associates At Corporate Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Personal LeaveAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdfCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Req ID: 1522522EurestERIN S PRINDLE[[req_classification]]