Executive Chef Director — Campus Dining & Events Leader

Socket.dev; Holderness (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Meals Provided

Uniforms

Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental) &amp

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Job summary

Meriwether Godsey seeks a Chef Director in Holderness, NH to lead all dining and campus catering operations at a private school. You will oversee menu development, production, and service while upholding MG's commitment to quality and local sourcing.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and HACCP compliance, with the ability to inspire a diverse team in a fast-paced environment and build strong campus partnerships for exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 5+ years of contract food service and campus dining experience.
• ANSI Food Protection Manager, Alcohol and Allergen Certified.
• Proficient with email/internet, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with accounting, timekeeping and HR systems.
• Strong mathematical skills for unit conversion, rates, ratios and percentages.
• Knowledge of culinary equipment operation, maintenance and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all dining and catering operations, reflecting the MG brand.
• Lead budgeting, cost analysis and financial reporting to meet goals.
• Develop and oversee menu design, purchasing and production.
• Lead events planning, booking and execution for campus and off-campus catering.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain staff; foster inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract Food Service

Menu Development

Food Safety

Team Development

Data Analysis

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Accounting software

HR management systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Meriwether Godsey seeks a Chef Director in Holderness, NH to lead all dining and campus catering operations at a private school. You will oversee menu development, production, and service while upholding MG's commitment to quality and local sourcing.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and HACCP compliance, with the ability to inspire a diverse team in a fast-paced environment and build strong campus partnerships for exceptional guest experiences.