Campus Executive Chef: Lead Innovative College Dining

Compass Group USA; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Connecticut College, New London, CT, seeks a Campus Executive Chef to lead our campus dining and catering operations. You will spearhead menu development, guide budgeting, and ensure food quality while mentoring kitchen staff.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, cost control, and training to advance our dining programs within a high-volume environment on campus.

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.

Skills

Menu development

Budgeting

Food costing

Staff training

Leadership

High-volume service

Computers

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education in Connecticut College, New London, CT, seeks a Campus Executive Chef to lead our campus dining and catering operations. You will spearhead menu development, guide budgeting, and ensure food quality while mentoring kitchen staff.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, cost control, and training to advance our dining programs within a high-volume environment on campus.