Executive Chef 1

Eat’n Park Restaurants; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary service provider is seeking a Catering Executive Chef to oversee catered events. The role involves managing food service operations, developing menus, and leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality dining experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience and a culinary degree. Benefits include free meals, discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meal during shifts

20% food purchase discount

Paid time off

Access to professional development

Eligibility for 401(k), vision, dental, and medical plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience, including 4 years in kitchen management.
• Proven leadership and team training skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food service operations, inventory, and menu development.
• Managing culinary teams and ensuring exceptional culinary experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Planning

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Catering Executive Chef

This role focuses on overseeing food preparation and execution for catered events.

Parkhurst Dining, a family-owned company, provides culinary, dining, and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We emphasize food made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, and served with a smile, creating a unique and authentic culinary experience. If you're passionate about your craft and seeking growth opportunities, consider joining our team! Parkhurst Dining is part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, serving 50 million guests annually across various platforms.

Job Summary

The Executive Chef 1 is a key management team member, serving as the top culinary leader for accounts with managed volumes between $1.51M and $3.5M annually. Responsibilities include managing food service operations, inventory, menu development, catering oversight, and culinary cost controls. The role involves staffing and developing culinary teams, overseeing kitchen operations to ensure exceptional culinary experiences, and maintaining standards for food service and presentation. The Executive Chef 1 also supervises team members, manages menu communications, training, and ensures smooth kitchen operations.

Essential Functions

Client, Customer, and Guest Relations

• Develop relationships with clients to deliver personalized, high-quality culinary events, both on and off-premise.
• Work with students, parents, and culinary team to meet dietary needs.
• Assess customer satisfaction, respond to suggestions, and implement improvements.
• Build cooperative relationships with key personnel and staff.
• Respond to meal surveys, identify improvement areas, and monitor progress.
• Model hospitality standards.

Financial Results

• Assist in developing and managing annual budgets.
• Control labor and food costs, making adjustments as needed.
• Purchase food within budget guidelines.
• Prepare and review menu and food cost reports.
• Monitor portions and waste to control costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience, including 4 years in kitchen management, ideally in higher education or business dining.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership and team training skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Financial management skills, including labor and food cost control.

Benefits

• Free meal during shifts.
• 20% food purchase discount at affiliated brands.
• Paid time off.
• Access to professional development via Smile Universe.
• Eligibility for 401(k), vision, dental, and medical plans.

All personnel may perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed. Eat’n Park Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind.

The annual salary ranges from $67,680 to $93,060, commensurate with experience.