Campus Executive Chef II — Innovative Dining Leader

Compass Group USA; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Sick Time

On-Campus Paid Parking

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN is seeking an Executive Chef II to lead our campus dining program. You will spearhead menu development, supervise budgeting and food costing, and mentor a culinary team to deliver high-quality, on-campus dining experiences.

The role emphasizes culinary excellence, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and staff growth within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• AS degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Complete and apply 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.
• Lead inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Enforce federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Forecast annual food and labor costs and supervise actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving happiness and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary management experience

High-volume operations

Computers

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN is seeking an Executive Chef II to lead our campus dining program. You will spearhead menu development, supervise budgeting and food costing, and mentor a culinary team to deliver high-quality, on-campus dining experiences.

The role emphasizes culinary excellence, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and staff growth within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.