Executive Chef

Join our university dining team and lead culinary operations in a state-of-the-art dining facility. We're seeking an experienced chef with strong leadership skills to manage a team of culinary professionals and collaborate with our Campus Executive Chef to deliver innovative, trend-forward menus. Full scratch kitchen.

✅ High-volume dining experience preferred
✅ Strong culinary and leadership background
✅ Experience with modern cooking techniques and menu development
✅ Strong computer and organizational skills

If you're passionate about food, leadership, and creating exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate our food service operations. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen management, menu development, food quality, and safety standards. Your leadership will inspire creativity, ensure exceptional dining experiences, and maintain efficient kitchen workflows. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong background in fine dining, catering, and large-scale food production. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape culinary excellence while fostering a positive team environment.

Duties

• Lead and supervise the culinary team, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Develop innovative menus that align with brand standards and customer preferences, incorporating dietary considerations when needed.
• Oversee food production processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery across all service areas.
• Manage inventory control and procurement to optimize food costs while maintaining freshness and quality.
• Enforce food safety sanitizing procedures and ensure compliance with health regulations to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate catering events, banquets, and special functions with meticulous attention to detail and exceptional service delivery.
• Monitor kitchen operations during shifts, manage staff schedules, and provide training to foster professional growth and teamwork.
• Implement cost control strategies to maximize profitability without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of food handling, inventory levels, and sanitation procedures for audit purposes.
• Lead efforts in kitchen innovation by staying current with industry trends in culinary techniques and presentation.

Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role within a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Extensive background in fine dining cuisine with a strong emphasis on food presentation and quality control.
• Demonstrated success in managing large teams with supervising experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with banquet services, catering events, and dietary department coordination is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety protocols, sanitizing procedures, inventory management, and cost control measures.
• Familiarity with restaurant management systems, menu planning software, and kitchen equipment operation.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a collaborative work environment.

Join us as an Executive Chef where your culinary expertise will inspire excellence! Bring your passion for food industry innovation, leadership skills, and dedication to delivering memorable dining experiences—your journey toward culinary mastery starts here!

Pay: $66,600.00 - $85,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person