SENIOR EXECUTIVE CHEF - Purchase College - Purchase, NY

Senior Executive Chef

Bring your passion and leadership to Chartwells! As a Senior Executive Chef, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals while leading culinary operations across a dynamic campus environment.

In this role, you will drive excellence in food quality, innovation, and operational performanceensuring all culinary offerings are on-trend, efficient, safe, and executed to the highest standards. You'll oversee menu development, inventory and purchasing, food cost controls, and the hiring, training, and development of culinary team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high culinary standards across retail dining, board meals, and catering operations
• Lead, train, and inspire the local culinary team to deliver exceptional results
• Champion Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including sustainability, seasonality, and health & wellness programs
• Analyze operational performance and trends, implementing strategies for continuous improvement
• Ensure a deep understanding of daily menu offerings and confidently communicate details to customers and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Food Services Management, Hospitality, or a related field preferred
• 35 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Proven experience planning and managing catering events
• Strong leadership presence with a passion for developing teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, and cost controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and web-based tools
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
• ServSafe Certification required

At Chartwells, you'll be part of an industry leader dedicated to innovation, quality, and creating outstanding dining experiences on campus. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a collaborative, people-first environment.

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1535900