Campus Executive Chef — Lead Menus & Team Excellence

Thompson Hospitality; Mississippi; Presencial; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Resumo da oferta

Tougaloo College seeks an Executive Chef to lead campus dining, develop menus, and supervise a diverse culinary team. The role focuses on quality, cost control, and safety in a fast-paced university kitchen.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree and proven leadership in higher education food service, with strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible scheduling includes evenings and weekends.

Qualificações

• Culinary degree from an accredited institution and relevant professional certifications.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a high-level culinary leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food safety standards.
• Experience with higher education food service and dining facility it preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage a diverse culinary team.
• Proficient computer skills, including culinary software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design and plan diverse, nutritionally balanced menus considering cost, sustainability, and university dining needs.
• Provide culinary leadership and direction to the team, ensuring high food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Recruit, train, and lead kitchen staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and manage budgets, control food/labor costs, minimize waste, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and policies for a safe kitchen environment.
• Establish and maintain relationships with food suppliers and vendors, negotiate contracts, and coordinate procurement for quality ingredients and supplies.
• Stay informed on trends and sustainability to incorporate ideas into menus and service.
• Requires 50-55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.

Conhecimentos

Executive Chef experience

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety standards

Leadership skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Formação académica

Culinary degree

Professional certifications

Ferramentas

Culinary software

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Tougaloo College seeks an Executive Chef to lead campus dining, develop menus, and supervise a diverse culinary team. The role focuses on quality, cost control, and safety in a fast-paced university kitchen.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree and proven leadership in higher education food service, with strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible scheduling includes evenings and weekends.