Executive Chef – Campus Dining Leader (NY Region)

Compass Group USA; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

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 guide a talented team, create innovative menus, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

You will oversee culinary operations for designated accounts, drive menus that reflect current trends, and manage food and labor costs while maintaining top quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership in high-volume dining
• Strong financial acumen with food cost and labor budgets
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations for designated accounts
• Lead menu development reflecting current trends
• Manage food/labor costs and inventory
• Drive culinary initiatives and collaborate with marketing/ops
• Ensure strict food safety and HACCP compliance
• Support events and campus-wide dining programs

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Cost management

Food safety & HACCP

Team mentoring

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 guide a talented team, create innovative menus, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

You will oversee culinary operations for designated accounts, drive menus that reflect current trends, and manage food and labor costs while maintaining top quality and safety standards.