Campus Executive Chef: Multi‑Outlet Culinary Leader

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences, fostering culinary excellence, food safety, and team development.

The candidate will oversee multiple outlets, collaborate with operational leaders, and drive menu innovation while managing food and labor costs. Prior multi-unit hospitality leadership is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience within hospitality, food service, catering, hotels, resorts, corporate dining, or similar environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchens, outlets, concepts, or service platforms.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, labor management, inventory management, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision across multiple dining venues and service platforms.
• Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonality and guest preferences.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure a consistent guest experience.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, flavor, and execution.
• Drive culinary innovation and best practices.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary managers and kitchen staff.
• Foster an inclusive culture encouraging learning and growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit oversight

Menu engineering

Food cost controls

Catering management

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a Campus Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations at Carthage College. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences, fostering culinary excellence, food safety, and team development.

The candidate will oversee multiple outlets, collaborate with operational leaders, and drive menu innovation while managing food and labor costs. Prior multi-unit hospitality leadership is highly valued.