CHEF MANAGER - GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (SPOT)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in campus dining as a Chef Manager at George Mason University. Oversee culinary operations, develop menus, and manage inventory while ensuring sustainability and compliance with food safety standards. This role offers the opportunity to shape the dining experience for students and contribute to their success.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ culinary management experience in contract foodservice or fine dining.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety regulations.
• Experience with exposition cooking and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations, including inventory, ordering, and receiving.
• Develop menus and control costs while sourcing local products.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and sustainability practices.

Skills

Culinary management

Inventory management

Sustainability

Menu development

Food safety (HACCP)

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

CHEF MANAGER - GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (SPOT)

Join to apply for the CHEF MANAGER - GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (SPOT) role at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services.

Location: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY - FAIRFAX, VA

At over 300 colleges and universities nationwide, Chartwells Higher Education is redefining the on-campus dining experience by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that foster meaningful connections. We seek motivated, humble, and intelligent team members eager to grow with us. We invite you to start your career journey today.

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic company. We are looking for a growth-oriented Chef Manager to oversee culinary and food service operations, ensuring success in both areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations, including inventory, ordering, and receiving
• Maintain knowledge of P&L accountability; experience in contract-managed services is desirable
• Develop menus, control costs, handle purchasing and inventory, with an emphasis on sourcing local products
• Passionate about sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP standards
• Minimum of three years’ culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurant settings, with inventory and purchasing expertise
• Up-to-date knowledge of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, sanitation, food costs, and presentation
• Experience with exposition cooking
• Understanding of P&L management; contract service experience is a plus
• ServSafe certification is advantageous

Benefits & Additional Information

Chartwells Higher Education is part of Compass Group USA and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

We offer many benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Applications are accepted continuously. We maintain a drug-free workplace and consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Req ID: 1422888

Join us and be part of a team that feeds hungry minds and prepares students for success!