Executive Chef - Campus Dining Innovation Leader

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Leave

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

EAP

FSAs

Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. You will be the lead culinarian within our dining programs and catering, spearheading menu development, and ensuring quality and consistency across offerings.

This role includes managing budgeting and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth. With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there’s potential for advancement within our culinary

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.
• ServSafe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, adhering to standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete and implement daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
• Manage inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Follow federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through audits conducted by local health departments and third-party entities.
• Forecast annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

High-volume kitchen management

ServSafe Certified

Computer literacy

Education

AS degree or equivalent

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. You will be the lead culinarian within our dining programs and catering, spearheading menu development, and ensuring quality and consistency across offerings.

This role includes managing budgeting and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth. With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there’s potential for advancement within our culinary