Campus Executive Chef: Lead Menu & Team Growth

Compass Group USA; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN, is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within our dining program. You will spearhead menu development, supervise budgeting and food costing, and drive client satisfaction while mentoring staff.

This role offers growth as Chartwells expands its on-campus dining portfolio. Join a fast-paced, high-volume environment with opportunities to innovate and influence campus dining strategies.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Three 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 guidelines, follow recipes, portions and presentation standards.
• Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste logs.
• Supervise and train chefs, cooks and team on food prep, safety, and sanitation.
• Ensure implementation of culinary standards and recipe compliance.
• Manage inventory and ensure product availability while following guidelines.
• Forecast food and labor costs and monitor financial results.
• Foster client relationships to align programs with objectives and drive satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume ops

Food cost management

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Food cost software

Job description

Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN, is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within our dining program. You will spearhead menu development, supervise budgeting and food costing, and drive client satisfaction while mentoring staff.

This role offers growth as Chartwells expands its on-campus dining portfolio. Join a fast-paced, high-volume environment with opportunities to innovate and influence campus dining strategies.