Executive Chef -Tukwila, Wa

Overview

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.

Eurest

Salary: $81000 - $84000 /year
Pay Grade: 12

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Serv Safe standards.

• 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.

• Regularly interacts with VP-level client stakeholders and leadership.
• Supports a high-profile account with expectations for professionalism, responsiveness, and partnership.

• Performs additional tasks as assigned to support overall account success.

• A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, preferably in high-volume or complex food service operations.
• Strong culinary background with experience managing production, quality, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.

• 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.
• Serv Safe certification highly desirable.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

• 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,  or…