Executive Chef I — Campus Dining Leader

Chartwells Higher Ed; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking an Executive Chef I at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. You will lead the dining program, spearhead menu development, and ensure quality, budgeting, and staff training. This role offers opportunities for growth within a high-volume campus dining operation.

With Chartwells, you will uphold safety standards, foster client satisfaction, and mentor a team of culinary professionals while delivering outstanding dining experiences for students and staff.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.
• ServSafe® Certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to guidelines and recipes.
• Complete and implement daily production worksheets and waste logs.
• Supervise and mentor chefs and staff on food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Manage inventory and costs; forecast food and labor costs.
• Foster client relationships to align programs with objectives.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Computers

Customer satisfaction

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computers

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking an Executive Chef I at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. You will lead the dining program, spearhead menu development, and ensure quality, budgeting, and staff training. This role offers opportunities for growth within a high-volume campus dining operation.

With Chartwells, you will uphold safety standards, foster client satisfaction, and mentor a team of culinary professionals while delivering outstanding dining experiences for students and staff.