Executive Chef II: Campus Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Compass Group USA; Deberry Heights (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Sick Time

On-Campus Paid Parking

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking an Executive Chef II at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN. You will lead culinary operations, spearhead menu development, and ensure quality while overseeing budgeting, food costing, and staff training to deliver outstanding campus dining experiences.

The role emphasizes innovation, team leadership, and adherence to health standards within a high-volume environment on a university campus.

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.

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

Computers

Team mentoring

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking an Executive Chef II at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN. You will lead culinary operations, spearhead menu development, and ensure quality while overseeing budgeting, food costing, and staff training to deliver outstanding campus dining experiences.

The role emphasizes innovation, team leadership, and adherence to health standards within a high-volume environment on a university campus.