Executive Chef Director, Campus Dining & Events

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Holderness (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Meals Provided

Uniforms

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Chef Director to lead all dining and catering operations at a private, coeducational college-preparatory school in Holderness, NH. The role ensures high-quality dining experiences, financial accountability, and strong client relationships.

The Chef Director will oversee menu development, production, and events, while managing recruitment, coaching, and performance. A focus on local, fresh cuisine and adherence to HACCP standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or 5+ years of experience in contract food service operation, high-end catering management, and campus dining.

Responsibilities

• Manage all account activities to ensure operations run smoothly and reflect the MG brand.
• Lead all phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals.
• Lead by example; engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Lead team in preparing meal production while embracing fresh, local, scratch; oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices.
• Deliver high-end catering; oversee booking, planning, execution, and communication related to all campus catered events, as well as any off-campus events.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all staff and guests; maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships.
• Maintain HACCP standards and a healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
• Lead all personnel-related responsibilities, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management and retention.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Team leadership

HR management systems

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree or 5+ years in contract food service/ high-end catering and campus dining

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Chef Director to lead all dining and catering operations at a private, coeducational college-preparatory school in Holderness, NH. The role ensures high-quality dining experiences, financial accountability, and strong client relationships.

The Chef Director will oversee menu development, production, and events, while managing recruitment, coaching, and performance. A focus on local, fresh cuisine and adherence to HACCP standards is essential.