Campus Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Innovation

Compass Group USA; Saint Petersburg (FL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Résumé du poste

Bon Appétit Management Company at Eckerd College seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a vibrant campus dining program. You will mentor teams, develop seasonal menus, ensure food quality and safety, and collaborate with campus partners to deliver memorable dining experiences.

This role requires progressive leadership, strong cost control, and a commitment to Fresh, Local ingredients and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field.
• Progressive culinary leadership experience in foodservice, hospitality, higher education or similar.
• Experience managing high-volume and complex operations.
• Strong hands-on culinary skills with commitment to quality and innovation.
• Knowledge of menu development, production, labor, inventory and cost management.
• Experience supporting catering and special events is valued.
• Understanding of institutional cooking and large-scale production environments.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and food safety practices.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and clients.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and web-based systems.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and daily oversight for all kitchen and culinary operations.
• Develop and execute seasonal, regular and specialty menus aligned with standards.
• Ensure consistent recipe execution, portion control, food quality and presentation.
• Review production planning, monitor waste reduction and support cost goals.
• Taste and evaluate finished products to ensure quality and guest satisfaction.
• Coach, train and support culinary team members in food prep, safety and sanitation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture focused on learning and development.
• Establish cleaning, maintenance and sanitation schedules for equipment and spaces.
• Manage inventory levels to support operations while maintaining budget.
• Oversee use of excess/leftover food per company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
• Support health department inspections and third-party audits.
• Promote workplace safety and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Partner with campus leadership and dining stakeholders to enhance guest experience.
• Participate in meetings, professional development opportunities and initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Formation

Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or related

ServSafe Certification preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Bon Appétit Management Company at Eckerd College seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a vibrant campus dining program. You will mentor teams, develop seasonal menus, ensure food quality and safety, and collaborate with campus partners to deliver memorable dining experiences.

This role requires progressive leadership, strong cost control, and a commitment to Fresh, Local ingredients and service excellence.