Campus Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team

Aramark; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Table Culinary Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and develop the culinary team, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and service aligned with the company’s standards. The role oversees kitchen operations, safety compliance, and end-to-end menu execution.

The candidate will guide chefs, develop client relationships, and strive for margin improvements while maintaining best-in-class dining experiences across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of culinary experience with 1-3 years in a management role.
• Strong leadership and people-development capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team to ensure high-quality food presentation and production.
• Develop client relationships and communicate regional culinary trends.
• Drive food and labor targets while improving margins and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and wage-hour policies.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Active listening

Education

Culinary Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Harvest Table Culinary Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and develop the culinary team, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and service aligned with the company’s standards. The role oversees kitchen operations, safety compliance, and end-to-end menu execution.

The candidate will guide chefs, develop client relationships, and strive for margin improvements while maintaining best-in-class dining experiences across the portfolio.