EXECUTIVE CHEF II
Springfield, MAJob$100–120K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Executive Chef oversees kitchen operations and maintains a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs meal preparation in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. It plans menus, trains kitchen staff, manages inventory and food utilization, and ensures compliance with sanitation and safety standards. The posting prefers extensive catering and high-volume foodservice experience and describes an annual salary of $100,000–$120,000.
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Flik Hospitality Group
Salary: $100,000/Yr-$120,000/Yr
What makes FLIK click
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.
Job Summary
Job Summary:
Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
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Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
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Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
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Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
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Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
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Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
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Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
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Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
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Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications:
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A.S. or equivalent experience
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Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
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Extensive catering experience a plus
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High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
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Institutional and batch cooking experiences
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Hands-on chef experience a must
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Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
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Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
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ServSafe certified - highly desirable
Apply to Flik today!
Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)
Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Paid Parental Leave
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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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_FlikHospitality.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_FlikHospitality.pdf
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1589499
Flik Hospitality Group
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,140 open Executive Chef jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$100–120K/yr
- Massachusetts median$80–95K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$78–95K/yr946 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $110K, is 24% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($89K) — in the top quarter of Executive Chef salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Executive Chef jobs in Massachusetts and 1,140 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Compass Group, North America (this employer)17 open
- Sodexo3 open
- ARAMARK2 open
- Experience
- Executive Chef postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (519 postings).
- Education
- 8 of the 1,140 open Executive Chef jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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