Executive Chef Campus Dining - Mid?Senior Level

Executive Chef Campus Dining

This role oversees resident dining operations and supports campus catering as needed. The Executive Chef will work one weekend day per week and lead a high?volume, year?round dining program focused on quality, consistency, and student experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring strong food safety, sanitation, and production standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of 1520 culinary staff, fostering development and accountability.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing, and cost?effective ingredient sourcing.
• Develop menus that balance creativity, nutrition, and client preferences.
• Implement streamlined culinary systems to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with campus partners through collaboration and service excellence.
• Support special events, catering, and seasonal conference dining as needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive experience in high?volume culinary operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Strong menu?planning abilities and knowledge of current culinary trends.
• Solid organizational skills and comfort with kitchen technology and operational systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently improve processes and productivity.
• ServSafe certification and working knowledge of HACCP.

Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience.
• 13 years of management experience.
• 13 years of related culinary experience.
• Must be able to work one weekend day and maintain schedule flexibility.

Additional Role Details:

• Year?round campus dining environment with multiple stations and diverse cuisines.
• No late?night hours; dinner service typically ends around 7:30 PM.
• Ideal candidates show career stability, strong communication skills, and a passion for campus dining.
• No relocation assistance; candidates may relocate at their own expense.
• Interview process includes recruiter screening, onsite interview, and a chef tasting assessment.
• Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision