COMPASS GROUP CELEBRATES CHEFS SHAPING THE FUTURE DURING 7TH ANNUAL CHEF APPRECIATION WEEK

September 09, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. (September 8, 2024) – As the global leader in onsite food and hospitality services, Compass Group proudly kicks off the 7th annual Chef Appreciation Week with the 2024 theme: Food First, Passion Always.

“Our chefs are shaping the future of foodservice, whether it’s exploring the latest culinary innovations, operating kitchens more sustainably or inspiring their teams to grow,” said Palmer Brown, CEO, Compass Group North America. “At Compass Group, we have the most passionate culinary talent in the industry and that’s integral to our continued growth and success.”

With more than 50,000 talented and passionate culinarians in the U.S., Compass Group continues to lead the industry and influence well-being of people and planet. Across the country, chefs and culinarians at Compass Group prepare more than 13 million meals a day, and make a difference by:

  • Reducing food waste and sourcing food locally to mitigate climate impact.
  • Supporting communities by purchasing from diverse suppliers and artisans.
  • Investing in their teams to guide the next generation of leaders.

Each of Compass Group’s U.S. foodservice companies nominated one remarkable Chef of the Year to represent their organization. Chefs were selected for outstanding commitment to mentoring their teams, championing both community and environment, all while making positive impact. Meet our 2024 Chefs of the Year here.

Chef Appreciation Week is the world’s largest culinary celebration that runs through September 14th and is now observed in more than 30 countries worldwide. Special events are planned to recognize these amazing frontline chefs and culinary leaders.

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About Compass Group North America

Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next. Serving premier healthcare systems, respected educational institutions, world-renowned cultural centers, popular sporting and entertainment venues, and Fortune 500 organizations, Compass Group always finds a way to deliver excellence in nearly any vertical. Ranked No. 1 by industry peers on Fortune’s 2023 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, Compass has also earned a spot on Newsweek’s 2024 lists of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and is among the Top 50 Companies Changing the World according to Fortune. Learn more about the Compass experience at www.compass-usa.com.