Campus Executive Chef - Lead Multi-Unit Dining & Innovation

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re‑inventing the on‑campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high‑tech, food‑infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food‑forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job Summary Join Chartwells to support and contribute to a well‑rounded student experience to fuel a thriving community with healthy meals and gathering spaces. We are currently seeking a Campus Executive Chef for our account at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. This role will manage culinary operations for a multi‑unit dining account including residential dining, retail dining, concessions, and catering. You will lead culinary operations and culinary staff for multiple units on campus, maintain established costs and quality standards to ensure superior service, and enhance the dining experience. You will be the senior most culinarian on campus and will lead all aspects of culinary operations for our residential dining, retail dining and catering programs. Our Executive Chef will lead menu development through innovation and execution. You will supervise budgeting/food costing, client and customer satisfaction, employee training and development, and ordering/inventory controls. We are rapidly growing – which means there is extraordinary opportunity for you to grow professionally and make an immediate impact in the business! Key Responsibilities Responsible for developing and implementing culinary solutions to meet the needs of our customers and clients Menu development for our residential dining, retail dining, and catering programs Works with internal and external clients to manage catering events from beginning through execution Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards Responsible for meeting food and labor financial targets Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards Completes and applies daily production worksheets and waste log sheets Tastes completed meals to ensure quality Follows federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience High volume, complex foodservice operations experience Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Strong financial understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management Experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skills 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 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Req ID: 1535069 Chartwells HE

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