Executive Chef

What Makes FLIK Click

Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

The Executive Chef at Grainger Lake Forest oversees all culinary operations for both Café and Catering services. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food execution while ensuring strict compliance with safety and sanitation standards and adherence to budgetary goals. The Executive Chef leads, trains, and develops a back‑of‑house team of 10‑15 associates, fostering operational excellence and maintaining a culture of culinary professionalism.

Salary: $105,000 – $108,000 / year

• Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
• Plans and creates all menus
• Purchases and manages inventory
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team

• Culinary degree preferred
• Three to five years of culinary management experience
• High volume production and catering experience is essential
• Previous experience managing cost controls
• Desire to learn and grow with a top‑notch food service company

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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, 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