Executive Chef

Premier Global Links; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off and company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC in Johnson City, Tennessee seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a large university dining program. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, menu development, and a passion for high-volume service.

You will manage food and labor costs, train staff, ensure HACCP and safety standards, and partner with catering and management teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty, and guests.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of management experience in food service or culinary operations.
• 3+ years of functional experience in restaurants, catering, institutional dining, university dining, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing food and labor costs, P&L, and budgets.
• Experience leading and training culinary teams; working knowledge of inventory, ordering, and production systems.
• Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations across a large university dining program.
• Develop menus, recipes, and culinary concepts that meet diverse customer needs.
• Ensure food quality, recipe compliance, presentation, and production standards.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop culinary and utility staff.
• Manage catering operations from planning through execution.
• Partner with catering, retail, and management teams to deliver high-quality events and services.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Use food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems effectively.
• Drive culinary innovation and continuous improvement across dining operations.
• Monitor and maintain HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and physical safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers, clients, staff, and university stakeholders.
• Support customer satisfaction, brand standards, and overall dining program success.

Skills

3+ years of management experience

3+ years in food service operations

Food safety HACCP knowledge

Strong communication and leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

About the Role

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within a large, multi-unit university dining program in Johnson City, Tennessee.

This hands-on leadership role will oversee culinary quality, menu development, food production, catering, staff training, food and labor costs, and food safety. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced food service environment and can lead teams while delivering an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations across a large university dining program.
• Develop menus, recipes, and culinary concepts that meet diverse customer needs.
• Ensure food quality, recipe compliance, presentation, and production standards.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop culinary and utility staff.
• Manage catering operations from planning through execution.
• Partner with catering, retail, and management teams to deliver high-quality events and services.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Use food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems effectively.
• Drive culinary innovation and continuous improvement across dining operations.
• Monitor and maintain HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and physical safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers, clients, staff, and university stakeholders.
• Support customer satisfaction, brand standards, and overall dining program success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of management experience in food service or culinary operations.
• 3+ years of functional experience in restaurants, catering, institutional dining, university dining, or similar food service environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing food and labor costs, P&L, and budgets.
• Experience managing catering operations from planning through execution.
• Experience leading and training culinary teams.
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, and production systems.
• Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• $60,000-$80,000 base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, training, and other relevant qualifications.

Work Schedule

Sunday-Thursday | 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

This is a full-time, on-site Executive Chef position supporting a large university dining operation in Johnson City, TN.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Premier Global Links LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.