Executive Chef

mcm; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our dining team at Northeastern University in Manhattan. This is a working chef role in a fast-paced, multi-outlet university setting, requiring hands-on leadership, menu software knowledge, inventory control and strong communication.

The ideal candidate will mentor a culinary staff, drive food quality and stunning presentations, and bring experience from institutional environments such as schools, hospitals or colleges.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years supervisory experience as sous or executive chef.
• High-volume kitchen background.
• Experience in institutional multi-outlet settings.
• Impeccable communication skills.
• Strong restaurant management knowledge.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team in a fast-paced, multi-outlet university dining setting.
• Mentor staff and drive food quality and presentation.
• Ensure menu implementation and cost control.
• Collaborate with catering events.

Skills

Executive chef experience

High volume service

Catering experience

Menu planning & presentation

Strong communication

Culinary leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Menu software

Job description

Position Title: Northeastern University

Location: Manhattan, NY

Now seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead our AMAZING Culinary Team in a fast-paced, multi-outlet University Dining setting. Must have knowledge of menu software, inventory and food cost control, good communication skills, ability to lead a team of dedicated employees and catering experience. This is a working chef position, so the candidate will be required to work alongside his team.

Enjoy a work/life balance with a mainly daylight schedule (some catering events will be required).

A strong background in an an institutional setting is required such as school, hospital, college or university. Must have experience with Cafe Operations, Retail, and Catering.

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for Rock Star Executive Chef who shares our passion for Food and Service and Leadership.We are seeking a Culinary Leader, with a passion for Food, Service and AMAZING Presentations.

Our Executive Chef must have a mentoring management style creating a culture of fun, creativity and growth. If you have the CULINARY CHOPS and passion for current, trending and diverse menus, and are ready to hit the ground running in a fast paced, high volume setting, we would like to hear from you!Must have Executive and/ou Sous Chef experience in preferably an institution style, multi-outlet setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining setting.

Requirements:

• 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience as Sous Chef or Executive Chef
• High Volume background
• Institutional facility or multi-outlet experience preferred
• Impeccable communication Skills
• Strong Restaurant Management knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas
• Strong Catering Experience
• Culinary Degree strongly preferred

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition.Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.