Executive Chef — Campus Dining Innovator

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education at the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within our dining programs, spearheading menu development and cost control.

You will manage budgeting, food costing, client satisfaction, and staff training, while upholding culinary standards and safety. This role offers the opportunity to impact campus dining and advance professionally in a growing, on-campus program.

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.

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

Leadership

Team mentoring

Budgeting

Food costing

Food safety

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education at the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within our dining programs, spearheading menu development and cost control.

You will manage budgeting, food costing, client satisfaction, and staff training, while upholding culinary standards and safety. This role offers the opportunity to impact campus dining and advance professionally in a growing, on-campus program.