Vice President of Culinary - Remote
Salary: $170,000 - $190,000 / year
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential, company vehicle lease or monthly car allowance
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A family of companies and experiences
As 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 goals
Serve as the primary culinary subject matter authority within the Defense Sector
Communicate, train and educate team members on the latest trends within the industry
Provide 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 performance
Partner with purchasing and supply chain to facilitate ingredient selection, maintenance of managed order guides and supplier optimization
Support business development process in collaboration with sector specific partners
Lead design, development and maintenance of standardized recipes for various applications
Serve as the primary culinary subject matter expert within company and communicate and educate on latest trends within the Defense industry
Develop long-term culinary strategy that balances consumer expectations with corporate financial goals/budgets
Maintain strategic accountability for overall menu/product offerings including food cost controls, core recipe standardization, portion standards, inventory management, prep standards, and waste/cost control programs
Travel is 50% or more
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
ACF certification OR equivalent certification OR Culinary Degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years of culinary management experience with at least 3 years multi-location experience across a wide geographical span
Project management skills - experience with construction and design projects - a plus
Experienced in leading others/teams
Ability to generate revenue by building top-line driven initiatives, understanding the importance of middle and bottom-line tactics
Strong strategic and analytic thinking
Proven track record in managing and leading an R&D team and/or menu innovation process across multiple units - a plus
Demonstrated 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 desired
Apply to Compass Group today!
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
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. 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.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible 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.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: 1522522
Eurest
ERIN S PRINDLE
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Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential, company vehicle lease or monthly car allowance
Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]]
A family of companies and experiences
As 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 goals
Serve as the primary culinary subject matter authority within the Defense Sector
Communicate, train and educate team members on the latest trends within the industry
Provide 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 performance
Partner with purchasing and supply chain to facilitate ingredient selection, maintenance of managed order guides and supplier optimization
Support business development process in collaboration with sector specific partners
Lead design, development and maintenance of standardized recipes for various applications
Serve as the primary culinary subject matter expert within company and communicate and educate on latest trends within the Defense industry
Develop long-term culinary strategy that balances consumer expectations with corporate financial goals/budgets
Maintain strategic accountability for overall menu/product offerings including food cost controls, core recipe standardization, portion standards, inventory management, prep standards, and waste/cost control programs
Travel is 50% or more
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
ACF certification OR equivalent certification OR Culinary Degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years of culinary management experience with at least 3 years multi-location experience across a wide geographical span
Project management skills - experience with construction and design projects - a plus
Experienced in leading others/teams
Ability to generate revenue by building top-line driven initiatives, understanding the importance of middle and bottom-line tactics
Strong strategic and analytic thinking
Proven track record in managing and leading an R&D team and/or menu innovation process across multiple units - a plus
Demonstrated 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 desired
Apply to Compass Group today!
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
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. 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.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible 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.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: 1522522
Eurest
ERIN S PRINDLE
[[req_classification]]
Apply To This Job