Campus Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Innovation

Compass Group USA; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Campus Executive Chef at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. You will lead our dining program, spearhead menu development, and manage budgeting, food costing, and staff training to deliver exceptional campus dining experiences.

The role offers an opportunity to influence culinary standards, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor a team in a high-volume environment. This position is with Chartwells Higher Education, a member of Compass Group USA.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, adhering to standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete and implement 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.
• Manage inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Follow federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through audits conducted by local health departments and third-party entities.
• Forecast annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Team mentoring

Computer literacy

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computers

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Campus Executive Chef at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. You will lead our dining program, spearhead menu development, and manage budgeting, food costing, and staff training to deliver exceptional campus dining experiences.

The role offers an opportunity to influence culinary standards, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor a team in a high-volume environment. This position is with Chartwells Higher Education, a member of Compass Group USA.