Executive Chef - Campus Dining Leader, New York

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Gourmet Dining is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary excellence across premier campus dining programs in the New York region. You will oversee operations, develop menus, manage costs, and mentor a talented team to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes innovation, culinary leadership, food safety, and collaboration with marketing and operations to redefine campus dining across New York.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary management experience.
• Proven success in high-volume dining, foodservice, or catering environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, labor budgets, and inventory controls.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing and motivating culinary teams.
• Desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with an industry-leading foodservice organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a talented culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork.
• Create and execute diverse, innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends and meet client expectations.
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Purchase products, oversee inventory management, and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Drive new culinary initiatives and collaborate with marketing and operations teams to introduce exciting dining concepts.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance standards.
• Support catering operations, special events, and campus-wide dining programs.
• Ensure operational goals are met while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Gourmet Dining is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary excellence across premier campus dining programs in the New York region. You will oversee operations, develop menus, manage costs, and mentor a talented team to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes innovation, culinary leadership, food safety, and collaboration with marketing and operations to redefine campus dining across New York.