Executive Chef 3

head\\-huntress.com; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Dining Services seeks an Executive Chef to provide culinary leadership across a large unit, directing menu planning, program execution and staff development. You will work with internal and external clients on catering, retail operations, and safety/compliance across campus dining programs.

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 12 pm–10 pm. You will drive culinary excellence, oversee production, cost control, and staff training to deliver exceptional campus dining

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and coordinate diverse operations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and priorities.
• Experience controlling food and labor costs in a high-volume setting.
• Hands-on approach to staff training and development.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary function across a large unit, including menu planning and program execution.
• Direct and train cooks and utility staff; ensure food quality and production standards.
• Oversee catering and retail operations; manage client relationships and satisfaction.
• Monitor food costs, labor, safety programs, and inventory systems.
• Drive concept development, menu design and implementation of new culinary concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff training

Menu design

Budgeting / food cost control

HACCP training

Job description

Role Overview Working together, supporting your team, and reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you. Schedule: Sunday- Thursday (12 pm - 10 pm)

Our Client is seeking an Executive Chef at ETSU in Johnson City, TN. East Tennessee State University (ETSU), located in Johnson City, TN, is a dynamic public institution serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors across a vibrant and rapidly growing campus. ETSU Dining Services, managed by our Client, is a large, multi-unit operation, featuring resident dining, national brands, local concepts, concessions, and catering/VIP services. The Executive Chef plays a critical leadership role in shaping culinary excellence across this diverse and high-impact program. Position Summary Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution. Key Duties Implements & coordinates the culinary function. Directs & trains cooks & utility workers. Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards. Manages catering & retail areas. Customer & Client satisfaction. Financial management to include food cost & labor management. Manages food & physical safety programs. What You\'ll Do Ensure our Client Culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality, are implemented; Have a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems; Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus. Oversee concept development, menu design, and the implementation of new culinary concepts; Driving innovation and excellence in the university\'s dining program to meet the diverse needs and tastes of the student body and staff; Promote customer loyalty and brand image, diagnose customer needs, and recommend appropriate products or services.

Must-Have's

What You Bring- Exemplary communication skills with the ability to lead a large team;- Strong organizational skills -detail-oriented and task-focused; able to manage conflicting priorities- Possesses strong leadership skills and hands-on training approach with an ability to effectively communicate with culinary staff, key personnel, Catering Staff, and Management team- Experience in successfully managing food and labor costs, strong computer skills, and HACCP training skills