EXECUTIVE CHEF II

Compass Group USA; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

CulinArt Group is seeking an Executive Chef at a premier boarding school dining program. You will lead culinary operations 7 days a week, manage a team of professionals, develop menus, and ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-conscious meals for students, faculty, and staff.

Reporting to the Director of Dining, you will implement standards, train staff, maintain inventory, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence across the campus dining venue.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience preferred.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, cost controls, presentation."
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• ServSafe certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep, safety, and equipment operation.
• Maintains cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation schedules.
• Manages inventory to stay within guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Sanitation

Food cost control

Computers

ServSafe

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Join as the Executive Chef supporting a vibrant boarding school community of students, faculty, and staff. Reporting to the Director of Dining, this hands-on leadership role oversees culinary operations for a 7-day-a-week dining program serving fresh, high-quality meals in a single dining venue.

The Executive Chef will lead and develop a team of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, innovation, and excellence. Responsibilities include menu development, food quality and safety, budgeting, inventory management, staff training, and creating an exceptional dining experience that reflects the diverse tastes and dietary needs of the campus community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.