Executive Chef, Campus Dining & Culinary Innovation

Tufts University; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Dining is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all facets of food production, culinary operations, and special events within a high-volume residential dining program at Tufts University. You will drive menu development, ensure allergy safety, manage labor and budgets, and uphold food safety standards with a unionized team.

The role demands hands-on leadership, staff development, and collaboration with the Corporate Executive Chef and Unit Manager to deliver student-centered dining aligned

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in culinary arts or equivalent education/experience.
• 7–10 years minimum, with 5+ years in management of large-scale operation.
• Demonstrated supervisory and people-management experience.
• Strong culinary skills with menu development and large-scale production.
• Proficiency with food management systems and Microsoft Office; strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food production and culinary operations in a high-volume residential dining facility.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily meal production and service with allergy-safe protocols.
• Lead menu development reflecting student preferences, nutrition standards, and dietary needs.
• Implement and monitor FoodPro inventory and cost-control, forecasting, and waste reduction.
• Assist in developing and managing the residential dining budget and labor targets.
• Provide leadership to a unionized culinary workforce and foster a collaborative environment.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure HACCP, safety, sanitation, and allergen-management compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in culinary arts

Bachelor's Degree in culinary arts / Food Service Management / Business

Tools

FoodPro menu management

Kronos / Time Clocks Plus

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tufts Dining is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all facets of food production, culinary operations, and special events within a high-volume residential dining program at Tufts University. You will drive menu development, ensure allergy safety, manage labor and budgets, and uphold food safety standards with a unionized team.

The role demands hands-on leadership, staff development, and collaboration with the Corporate Executive Chef and Unit Manager to deliver student-centered dining aligned