Campus Executive Chef: Lead Culinary & Menu Innovation

Compass Group USA; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Annual incentive plan

Parking perk: Compass covers parking

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education at Radford University in Radford, VA, seeks a Campus Executive Chef I to lead the campus dining programs and catering. You will drive menu development, budgeting, and food costing while ensuring client satisfaction and staff growth.

You will mentor chefs and oversee standards, sanitation, and inventory, fostering strong client relationships and advancing culinary excellence on campus. This role offers growth within Compass's expanding portfolio.

Qualifications

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

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 health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Forecast annual food and labor costs and monitor financial results.
• Foster client relationships to align programs with objectives and drive satisfaction.
• Perform other duties to support dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary management

High-volume operations

Computer literacy

ServSafe Certified

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education at Radford University in Radford, VA, seeks a Campus Executive Chef I to lead the campus dining programs and catering. You will drive menu development, budgeting, and food costing while ensuring client satisfaction and staff growth.

You will mentor chefs and oversee standards, sanitation, and inventory, fostering strong client relationships and advancing culinary excellence on campus. This role offers growth within Compass's expanding portfolio.