Campus Executive Chef — Menu Innovation & Leadership

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education at Quinnipiac University - York Hill Campus in Hamden, CT seeks an Executive Chef III to lead our dining programs, spearhead menu development, and infuse creativity and precision into every dish.

You will supervise budgeting and food costing, ensure client and customer satisfaction, and mentor staff through training and growth, with strong potential for professional advancement within the Chartwells organization.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.
• ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Supervise and train chefs, cooks and other team members on food preparation/presentation, safe food handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• 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.
• Aid in the forecasting of food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary management

High-volume operations

Computer literacy

Education

AS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Computers

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education at Quinnipiac University - York Hill Campus in Hamden, CT seeks an Executive Chef III to lead our dining programs, spearhead menu development, and infuse creativity and precision into every dish.

You will supervise budgeting and food costing, ensure client and customer satisfaction, and mentor staff through training and growth, with strong potential for professional advancement within the Chartwells organization.