Campus Executive Chef: Culinary Innovator & Leader

Compass Group USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Campus Executive Chef at the University of Texas–Arlington to lead culinary operations for on-site dining, retail, and catering programs. You will drive innovation, lead a team, and elevate resident dining from day one.

You will manage budgets, food cost controls, recipes, and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced campus environment.

Qualifications

• : 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• : Extensive catering experience a plus
• : High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• : Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• : Hands-on chef experience a must
• : Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• : Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• : Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• : ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Innovative Culinary Solutions: Develop and implement creative culinary solutions tailored to exceed customer expectations.
• Menu Development: Craft enticing menus for both dining and catering programs, showcasing your culinary prowess.
• Event Management: Collaborate with clients to curate unforgettable catering events, from inception to flawless execution.
• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels while ensuring product availability and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Team Training and Development: Foster a culture of excellence through comprehensive training in food preparation, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Financial Management: Drive profitability by meeting food and labor targets, while adhering to standardized recipes and portioning standards.
• Compliance and Safety: Uphold strict adherence to health, sanitation, and safety regulations, ensuring the highest standards are met at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Event management

Budget & cost control

Food safety

Team training

Culinary innovation

Catering

Microsoft Office

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Campus Executive Chef at the University of Texas–Arlington to lead culinary operations for on-site dining, retail, and catering programs. You will drive innovation, lead a team, and elevate resident dining from day one.

You will manage budgets, food cost controls, recipes, and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced campus environment.