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The role requires substantial catering experience and an entrepreneurial approach to culinary leadership.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPlan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines\n\nFollow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; complete and utilize daily production and waste log sheets; taste completed meals to ensure quality\n\nTrain kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards\n\nEstablish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas, ensuring staff follow and complete assigned tasks\n\nMaintain inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within guidelines while ensuring product availability\n\nMake decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines\n\nComply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures, as evidenced by local health department and third‑party audits\n\nFollow facility, department and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting\n\nParticipate in departmental meetings, staff development and professional programs as appropriate\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nA.S. or equivalent experience\n\n5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training\n\nExtensive catering experience required\n\nHigh‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience—highly desirable\n\nInstitutional and batch‑cooking experience\n\nHands‑on chef experience required in corporate or fine dining\n\nComprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation\n\nProficient with computers: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet\n\nWillingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities\n\nServSafe certification—highly desirable\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 Company\n\nEqual Opportunity\nCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements and experience, without discrimination on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, consistent with all applicable federal, state and local laws.\n\nEurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.\n\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Eurest","rawCompany":"eurest","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-03T03:16:09.376Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"EXECUTIVE CHEF-IRVINE, CA","description":"Position Title: Executive Chef – Irvine, CA\n\nSalary: $100,000–$110,000 annually\n\nSchedule: M‑F Breakfast & lunch; occasional late catering & happy hours\n\nEurest is the leader in corporate dining, serving 16,000 chefs and associates across the nation. 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