Campus Dining Chef Manager — Operations Leader

Villanova University; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic benefits package

Tuition assistance

Flexible work options

Gym membership

Job summary

Villanova University in Radnor, PA is seeking a Chef Manager for Cabrini Campus to lead daily dining operations and ensure high standards of service, safety, and quality.

The role supervises staff, coordinates meal preparation, manages inventory and schedules, and collaborates with campus management to uphold the university's mission and dining services commitments. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/culinary degree or commensurate work experience (3–5 year minimum culinary and/or supervisory experience).
• 3–5 years minimum experience in a food service supervisory position, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and managing responsibilities without close supervision.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work with a sense of urgency.
• Flexible adaptable to changing work schedules and operational needs.
• Must be Serve Safe certified.
• Must have strong knowledge of food ordering, production, preparation techniques, and team supervision, with proven ability to delegate and manage tasks effectively while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Lead staff to meet goals and manage administrative tasks.
• Uphold food quality and safe, efficient operations.
• Schedule production and staffing, coach, train, evaluate staff.
• Engage with customers to ensure service quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Collaborate with diverse team

Education

Bachelor’s degree/culinary degree or commensurate work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Villanova University in Radnor, PA is seeking a Chef Manager for Cabrini Campus to lead daily dining operations and ensure high standards of service, safety, and quality.

The role supervises staff, coordinates meal preparation, manages inventory and schedules, and collaborates with campus management to uphold the university's mission and dining services commitments. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is required.