Executive Chef & Campus Catering Leader

Meriwether Godsey; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals

Uniforms

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Chef Director to lead all dining and catering operations at a global B & I center in Charlottesville, VA. You will manage account activities, budgets, and a team while delivering high-end catering for campus events and off-campus occasions.

The role requires leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a passion for hospitality excellence, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 5+ years of experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and Campus Dining.
• ANSI Food Protection Manager, Alcohol and Allergen Certified.
• Proficient with email, internet, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; plus accounting, timekeeping and HR systems.
• Mathematical skills for unit conversion, rates, ratios and percentages.
• Knowledge of culinary equipment operation, maintenance and cleaning practices.
• Understanding of economic and accounting principles, data analysis and budget control.
• Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and record information accurately per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all account activities to ensure smooth operations and reflect the MG brand.
• With the District Manager, establish annual account budget and submit budgets/forecasts.
• Lead and develop direct reports through coaching and feedback.
• Direct meal production, oversee menu development, purchasing and production.
• Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning and execution of campus events.
• Maintain client and guest relationships with a customer-centric approach.
• Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients and staff.
• Make personnel decisions including recruitment, hiring, development and performance monitoring.

Skills

Email & internet proficiency

Accounting principles

Timekeeping systems

HR management systems

Mathematics for rates/percentages

Culinary equipment operation

Budgeting and financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree or 5+ years in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, Campus Dining

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HR management systems

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Chef Director to lead all dining and catering operations at a global B & I center in Charlottesville, VA. You will manage account activities, budgets, and a team while delivering high-end catering for campus events and off-campus occasions.

The role requires leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a passion for hospitality excellence, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.