Campus Executive Chef: Culinary Innovation & Leadership

Highlands College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands College in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a dedicated Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This role involves providing strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership, overseeing menu development, culinary standards, and team supervision to enhance the dining experience. With a focus on compliance and innovation, the ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in high-end culinary environments. This position requires a relevant culinary degree and certification, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as an Executive Chef or Director of Culinary at a major University or luxury hospitality.
• Must demonstrate a genuine interest in coaching and training.
• Ability to remain resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership for culinary operations.
• Oversee menu development, culinary standards, and financial performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Knife handling

Food preparation

Menu design

Team building

Public speaking

Education

2-year associate degree in culinary arts

4-year Bachelor of Culinary Arts

Certified Executive Chef certification

Job description

Highlands College in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a dedicated Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This role involves providing strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership, overseeing menu development, culinary standards, and team supervision to enhance the dining experience. With a focus on compliance and innovation, the ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in high-end culinary environments. This position requires a relevant culinary degree and certification, along with strong leadership and communication skills.