Campus Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Innovation & Events

Compass Group USA; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a dynamic campus environment. You will oversee multiple dining venues, cafés, conference services, and large events, delivering exceptional food experiences with culinary excellence and hospitality.

You will mentor culinary managers and kitchen teams, create innovative menus, manage budgets, ensure food safety, and drive guest satisfaction across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of culinary training and professional experience.
• Progressive culinary leadership experience within high-volume food service contexts.
• Experience leading complex programs including cafés, conferences, catering and events.
• Demonstrated success managing large teams in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of menus and culinary programs that drive guest engagement.
• Strong financial acumen with food cost, labor, forecasting, and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic culinary leadership for campus dining operations across multiple venues.
• Lead and mentor culinary managers, sous chefs, and kitchen staff to excellence.
• Create and execute menus balancing guest expectations, seasonality, and cost.
• Oversee large-scale events, executive functions, and VIP hospitality experiences.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement new culinary concepts and promotions.
• Manage budgets, inventory controls, purchasing, and cost containment.
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development within the team.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Build vendor relationships for quality, availability, and value.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Financial acumen

Food safety

Coaching & development

Communication skills

Multitasking

Hospitality

Relationship building

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a dynamic campus environment. You will oversee multiple dining venues, cafés, conference services, and large events, delivering exceptional food experiences with culinary excellence and hospitality.

You will mentor culinary managers and kitchen teams, create innovative menus, manage budgets, ensure food safety, and drive guest satisfaction across multiple locations.