Campus Executive Chef: Culinary Innovator

Compass Group USA; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company seeks a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College. You will deliver exceptional food experiences, foster culinary excellence, and drive team development across multiple dining venues.

The role emphasizes managing food and labor costs, collaborating with operational leaders, and expanding menu innovation while maintaining safety standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in hospitality, food service, or multi-unit environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchens, outlets, concepts, or service platforms.
• Proven success in developing high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong mastery of food cost controls, labor management, inventory, and purchasing.
• Experience creating diverse menus in high-volume settings.
• Knowledge of culinary trends, sustainability, and guest preferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary vision across dining venues and service platforms.
• Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonality and scratch cooking.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and flavor.
• Drive culinary innovation and best practices.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary managers and teams.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost controls

Labor management

Multi-unit leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary degree

Apprenticeship or equivalent

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company seeks a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College. You will deliver exceptional food experiences, foster culinary excellence, and drive team development across multiple dining venues.

The role emphasizes managing food and labor costs, collaborating with operational leaders, and expanding menu innovation while maintaining safety standards and guest satisfaction.