EXECUTIVE CHEF III, SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Seattle seeks a kitchen operations manager to oversee meal preparation and staff training in line with safety and sanitation standards. With an emphasis on high-quality food service, this role requires extensive culinary management experience and knowledge of catering trends.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health regulations, plan menus, and maintain necessary inventory levels. Excellent benefits and a desire to innovate in on-campus dining await.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focused on quality and sanitation.
• ServSafe certified is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and direct meal preparation.
• Train kitchen staff on food preparation and safety.
• Plan menus adhering to established guidelines.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Job description

Compensation

Salary: $82,000 - $88,000

Other forms of compensation are provided by Chartwells Higher Education across over 300 college and university campuses in the United States.

Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high‑tech, food‑infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food‑forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and 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.
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable.
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable.

Benefits

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/