Campus Executive Chef - Menu Innovation & Leadership

Thompson Hospitality; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on hotels, travel, tickets,餐

Job summary

Talladega College is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the campus dining team and deliver high-quality meals for students and staff. You will design menus, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure consistent quality and safety.

Successful candidate will recruit and develop staff, manage budgets, control costs, and stay current with trends while maintaining strong teamwork and hospitality on a busy, campus-scale operation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and plan diverse, nutritionally balanced menus with cost-efficiency.
• Provide culinary direction and maintain high standards of quality.
• Recruit, train, and lead kitchen staff fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and manage culinary budgets, control costs, minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines.
• Establish relationships with suppliers, negotiate and coordinate procurement.
• Stay informed on trends and sustainability to enhance menus.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety standards

Staff management

Budget management

Leadership and communication

Education

Culinary degree

Professional certifications

Tools

MS Office

Culinary software

Job description

Talladega College is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the campus dining team and deliver high-quality meals for students and staff. You will design menus, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure consistent quality and safety.

Successful candidate will recruit and develop staff, manage budgets, control costs, and stay current with trends while maintaining strong teamwork and hospitality on a busy, campus-scale operation.