Executive Catering Chef, Pittsburgh, PA

Job overview

The Executive Catering Chef role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with a stated salary of $80,000–$100,000 per year. Compass Group USA provides foodservice and support services across settings including corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, and museums. The chef leads culinary operations for executive dining, VIP events, conferences, and large catered functions. The role combines menu planning, team development, food safety, cost controls, and event production to deliver high-touch hospitality and strong operational results.

What you'll do

• Lead culinary operations for executive dining, VIP events, conferences, and catered functions
• plan regular and modified menus
• train kitchen staff
• maintain cleaning and equipment schedules
• manage food and non-food inventory
• comply with health and sanitation regulations
• oversee event planning and production
• manage labor and costs
• maintain food safety and presentation standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive catering chef

pittsburgh pa

compass corporate

full-time

catering

special events

executive dining

vip events

$80,000–$100,000 per year

food safety

menu development

team leadership

medical dental and vision

401(k) and pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• personal leave
• wellness programs
• commuter benefits
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The posting cites leadership in a $5.5M–$6M managed-volume operation and experience with high-volume production and VIP catering.

About the employer

Compass Corporate is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.