Executive Chef - Orlando, FL

Canteen

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday with occasional special weekends

Salary: $80,000 - $87,500 / year, depending on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we'll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we'll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary:

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including café service, catering production, menu planning, food quality, and kitchen leadership that supports a large worship facility serving thousands each week. From daily hospitality to conferences, celebrations, and ministry events, food service plays a key role in creating meaningful experiences for this congregation and community.

This position requires strong organizational skills, a calm presence under pressure, and the ability to execute high-quality service for events ranging from 200 to 1,000+ guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations for the café and catering department.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and customer service.
• Plan and execute catering events, conferences, meetings, and special celebrations.
• Develop menus and oversee food preparation, production, and service.
• Partner with ministry leaders and event coordinators to ensure successful event execution.
• Recruit, train, coach, and schedule kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and cost controls.
• Monitor food and labor costs to support budget goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and organizational policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in culinary arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of culinary, food service, catering, or restaurant experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing kitchen teams.
• Experience supporting high-volume food production and large-scale catering events.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, inventory management, food costs, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and food service systems preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 pounds.

Apply to Canteen today!

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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