Executive Chef II — Lead Campus Dining & Culinary Innovation

Compass Group USA; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef II at Bowling Green University, OH. You will lead the culinary team within our dining programs, spearheading menu development, creativity, and quality across service lines.

This role includes budgeting, food costing, client satisfaction, and staff development to drive growth and campus impact. You will oversee food production, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards while advancing the culinary program.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• 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.

Skills

Computers

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef II at Bowling Green University, OH. You will lead the culinary team within our dining programs, spearheading menu development, creativity, and quality across service lines.

This role includes budgeting, food costing, client satisfaction, and staff development to drive growth and campus impact. You will oversee food production, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards while advancing the culinary program.