EXECUTIVE CHEF

Unidine; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking an Executive Chef in the Mississippi region. The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary functions, manage a team, and ensure safety standards while creating innovative menus. This role requires a culinary degree and strong management experience in a high-volume environment. Join a passionate team that values fresh ingredients and culinary excellence.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Desire to learn and grow in the foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and expenditures for the dining account.
• Plan and create all menus.
• Purchase and manage inventory.

Skills

Cost control

Menu planning

Inventory management

Culinary creativity

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF - Mississippi Region

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Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

Job Summary

Working as an Executive Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
• Plans and creates all menus
• Purchases and manages inventory
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• Three to five years of culinary management experience
• High volume production and catering experience is essential
• Previous experience managing cost controls
• Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Apply to Unidine today!

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or remote work, click here for paid time off benefits info.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any protected class.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job posting is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws. We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1427550

Unidine

LYN PELLEGRINI

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services