Chef Director

Meriwether Godsey; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals

Uniforms

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Chef Director to lead all dining and catering operations at a global B & I center in Charlottesville, VA. You will manage account activities, budgets, and a team while delivering high-end catering for campus events and off-campus occasions.

The role requires leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a passion for hospitality excellence, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 5+ years of experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining.
• ANSI Food Protection Manager, Alcohol and Allergen Certified.
• Proficient with email, internet, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; plus accounting, timekeeping and HR systems.
• Mathematical skills for unit conversion, rates, ratios and percentages.
• Knowledge of culinary equipment operation, maintenance and cleaning practices.
• Understanding of economic and accounting principles, data analysis and budget control.
• Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and record information accurately per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all account activities to ensure smooth operations and reflect the MG brand.
• With the District Manager, establish annual account budget and submit budgets/forecasts.
• Lead and develop direct reports through coaching and feedback.
• Direct meal production, oversee menu development, purchasing and production.
• Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning and execution of campus events.
• Maintain client and guest relationships with a customer-centric approach.
• Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients and staff.
• Make personnel decisions including recruitment, hiring, development and performance monitoring.

Skills

Email & internet proficiency

Accounting principles

Timekeeping systems

HR management systems

Mathematics for rates/percentages

Culinary equipment operation

Budgeting and financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree or 5+ years in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, Campus Dining

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HR management systems

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Chef Director to lead all dining and catering operations at a global B & I center in Charlottesville, VA.

What The Chef Director Will Do

• Manage all account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently, and reflect the MG brand.
• With the District Manager, establish an annual account budget. Ensure adherence to the overall account budget by submitting weekly/period budgets and forecasts.
• Lead by example, engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Direct the team in preparing meal production while embracing fresh, local, scratch; oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices.
• Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning, execution, and communication related to all campus catered events, as well as any off-campus events.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests; maintain effective client- and customer-centric relationships.
• Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
• Lead all personnel decisions, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, firing, growth, development of team members, and performance monitoring.

What The Chef Director Will Need

• Associate's degree or 5+ years of experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining experience.
• ANSI Food Protection Manager, Alcohol and Allergen Certified.
• Demonstrated understanding and proficiency with email, internet, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace products, as well as accounting, timekeeping, and HR management systems.
• Competence in applied mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, and statistics) necessary for unit conversion and calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of culinary equipment operation procedures, routine maintenance, and cleaning practices.
• Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in economic and accounting principles and practices, including data analysis and reporting of financial data, and effective budgetary control.
• Ability to rapidly learn, follow instructions, and accurately record information in adherence to company policies and systems.

What The Chef Director Will Get

• Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others.

Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills and your career opportunities with a value-based company. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Charlottesville, VA market!

MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.