Executive ChefAre you passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences while leading and developing high-performing teams? As an Executive Chef, you will oversee culinary operations across a dynamic corporate dining program serving the World Bank Group campus. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence food culture, drive innovation, mentor culinary talent, and deliver memorable guest experiences across cafés, coffee bars, and catering operations. This is a highly visible position within a premier Business & Industry account, supporting a diverse community through thoughtfully crafted menus, sustainable practices, and hospitality-driven service.What We're Looking ForProven success leading culinary operations within a complex, high-volume foodservice environment.Experience overseeing multiple dining venues, cafés, catering operations, or other multi-unit foodservice programs.Demonstrated leadership of large teams, including salaried culinary managers and frontline hourly associates.Experience operating within a unionized environment and partnering effectively with labor relations and human resources teams.Strong financial acumen with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, food cost controls, and labor management.Ability to balance culinary innovation with operational execution across diverse service platforms.Experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing culinary teams while creating an inclusive and engaged workplace culture.Track record of partnering directly with senior client stakeholders and executive leadership teams.Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels of an organization.Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety standards.Commitment to sustainability, wellness initiatives, responsible sourcing, and contemporary food trends.Preferred QualificationsCulinary degree or formal culinary training.Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Foodservice Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience leading culinary operations with annual revenues exceeding $15M-$30M.Experience managing teams of 100+ associates in a complex foodservice environment.Background in Business & Industry, corporate dining, hospitality, luxury hospitality, convention center, or similarly sophisticated hospitality environments.Experience supporting executive dining, VIP service, and large-scale catering programs.Demonstrated success opening new concepts, leading renovations, or driving culinary transformation initiatives.Proficiency with food management systems, inventory platforms, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.ServSafe® Manager Certification required or obtained upon hire.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.Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID:
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