Campus Culinary Director: Dining & Events

Compass Group USA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Savannah, GA seeks a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a dynamic campus environment. You will oversee multiple dining venues, cafés, conference services, catering programs, and large-scale events, driving culinary excellence, safety, and hospitality.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-profile events, with a focus on guest satisfaction and innovative dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• Progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume food service.
• Experience leading complex culinary programs including cafés, conference services, catering, and events.
• Experience managing large teams in fast-paced, multi-outlet environments.
• Strong knowledge of food cost management, labor planning, forecasting, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and operational compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and food service management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic culinary leadership for campus dining operations across multiple venues.
• Lead, develop, and mentor culinary managers, sous chefs, and kitchen teams.
• Create and execute menus balancing guest expectations, seasonality, and financial goals.
• Oversee large-scale events, conferences, and VIP hospitality experiences.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement new concepts and promotions.
• Manage food and labor budgets, inventory, purchasing, and cost controls.
• Partner with events and operations to plan and execute varied programs.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Stay informed on culinary trends and sustainability practices.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Compass Group USA in Savannah, GA seeks a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a dynamic campus environment. You will oversee multiple dining venues, cafés, conference services, catering programs, and large-scale events, driving culinary excellence, safety, and hospitality.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-profile events, with a focus on guest satisfaction and innovative dining experiences.