Executive Chef for School Dining & Menu Innovation

Compass Group USA; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Menlo School is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a grades 6-12 community. You will oversee menu development, food preparation, and a talented team while focusing on budgeting, inventory, and safety in a fast-paced school dining environment.

The role emphasizes creativity, scratch cooking, and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to support student success, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional events in the evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High-volume foodservice experience
• Experience in menu development and scratch cooking
• Proven ability to lead a culinary team
• Experience managing food and labor costs
• Passion for culinary excellence in an educational setting

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations at Menlo School
• Develop menus and lead scratch cooking initiatives
• Manage budgeting, inventory, and food safety compliance
• Provide strong team leadership and professional development
• Plan and execute special events and catering for the school community

Skills

High-volume service

Menu development

Scratch cooking

Team leadership

Budgeting

Inventory management

Food safety compliance

Event planning

Job description

Menlo School is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a grades 6-12 community. You will oversee menu development, food preparation, and a talented team while focusing on budgeting, inventory, and safety in a fast-paced school dining environment.

The role emphasizes creativity, scratch cooking, and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to support student success, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional events in the evenings or weekends.