Campus Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Mentorship

Compass Group, North America; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary programs, develop menus, and ensure quality and client satisfaction.

You will supervise budgeting, food costing, and train staff, with opportunities for professional growth within Chartwells' rapid expansion in higher education dining. This is typically a Monday–Friday role with possible evenings or weekends as needed; benefits included.

Qualifications

• AS 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 Certified.

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 leadership

High-volume operations

Food cost budgeting

Computer literacy

ServSafe Certified

Education

AS degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead culinary programs, develop menus, and ensure quality and client satisfaction.

You will supervise budgeting, food costing, and train staff, with opportunities for professional growth within Chartwells' rapid expansion in higher education dining. This is typically a Monday–Friday role with possible evenings or weekends as needed; benefits included.