Executive Chef — Campus Dining Leader (Full Benefits)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Boston, MA, is seeking an Executive Chef at Northeastern University to lead culinary operations within our dining programs and catering. You will drive menu development, budgeting, and food costing, while mentoring staff and ensuring client satisfaction and growth.

This role offers growth opportunities within Chartwells’ dynamic campus dining landscape. You will oversee standards, inventory, health compliance, and relationships with clients, while advancing quality

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Five+ 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

Culinary/kitchen management

High-volume operations

Computer proficiency

Education

AS degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education in Boston, MA, is seeking an Executive Chef at Northeastern University to lead culinary operations within our dining programs and catering. You will drive menu development, budgeting, and food costing, while mentoring staff and ensuring client satisfaction and growth.

This role offers growth opportunities within Chartwells’ dynamic campus dining landscape. You will oversee standards, inventory, health compliance, and relationships with clients, while advancing quality