Executive Chef II - Campus Dining Leader

Chartwells Higher Ed; Houghton (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education seeks an Executive Chef II at Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI. You will lead culinary operations, develop menus, supervise budgeting and food costing, and mentor the team to deliver high-quality dining experiences on campus.

This role requires a strong background in high-volume foodservice, ServSafe certification, and hands-on leadership. Join a growing national leader committed to creativity, quality, and student success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
• Lead inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Enforce federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Forecast annual food and labor costs and supervise actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving happiness and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Staff supervision

Technology literacy

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education seeks an Executive Chef II at Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI. You will lead culinary operations, develop menus, supervise budgeting and food costing, and mentor the team to deliver high-quality dining experiences on campus.

This role requires a strong background in high-volume foodservice, ServSafe certification, and hands-on leadership. Join a growing national leader committed to creativity, quality, and student success.