Campus Dining Executive Chef

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef for the University of Chicago campus. Lead culinarian responsible for menu development, budgeting, and staff training across diverse dietary options.

You will oversee food quality, cost control, and client satisfaction while mentoring a culinary team. The position emphasizes on‑site dining leadership, adherence to standards, and ongoing collaboration with campus clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive high volume culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high‑volume, hands‑on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.
• ServSafe® Certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, adhering to standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete and implement daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
• Manage inventory of food and non‑food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Follow federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through audits conducted by local health departments and third‑party entities.
• Forecast annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

High‑volume culinary management

Computer proficiency

ServSafe Certified

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef for the University of Chicago campus. Lead culinarian responsible for menu development, budgeting, and staff training across diverse dietary options.

You will oversee food quality, cost control, and client satisfaction while mentoring a culinary team. The position emphasizes on‑site dining leadership, adherence to standards, and ongoing collaboration with campus clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences.