Executive Campus Chef - Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc at Avila University is seeking a talented Chef to plan, prepare, and oversee nutritious meals for college students, faculty, and staff. The role includes menu development, food safety compliance, supervision of kitchen staff, and contributing to an inclusive dining experience that supports a diverse campus community.

Working as the Chef, you will lead back-of-house operations for the food service department, maintain a quality culinary program, and manage

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in personnel management and leadership.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and food safety practices.
• P&L and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards.
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs.
• Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs.
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards.
• Maintains an active role in managing team developments.
• Personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training and developing.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• When acting as an interim Food Service Director, you will be responsible for all activity in the account, and staff management.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Budgeting

Staff training

Communication

Multitasking

P&L experience

Interpersonal skills

Food quality

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc at Avila University is seeking a talented Chef to plan, prepare, and oversee nutritious meals for college students, faculty, and staff. The role includes menu development, food safety compliance, supervision of kitchen staff, and contributing to an inclusive dining experience that supports a diverse campus community.

Working as the Chef, you will lead back-of-house operations for the food service department, maintain a quality culinary program, and manage