Executive Chef — Innovative School Dining Leader

Compass Group USA; Sheffield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a 425-student environment. You will direct menu planning, food prep, and service, while ensuring safety, quality, and nutrition standards.

This hands-on role requires coordinating with school partners to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate has culinary leadership experience, strong cost-control skills, and a passion for scratch cooking and menu innovation, with proficiency in kitchen

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
• 3–5 years of dynamic culinary management experience.
• Ability to lead food and labor costs while maintaining quality.
• Proficiency with kitchen operations software and MS Office.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations including menu planning, food preparation, recipe development and service execution.
• Manage food and labor costs, maintain budget compliance and implement cost-control strategies.
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and allergy protocols; uphold HACCP standards.
• Recruit, train and mentor culinary staff; foster a culture of excellence and safety.
• Collaborate on seasonal menus and promotional programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Support events and catering with high-quality execution; supervise back-of-house operations.
• Work with the Director of Dining on performance management and evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Scratch cooking

Menu development

Cost control

Vendor relations

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent professional training

Tools

Kitchen management software

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a 425-student environment. You will direct menu planning, food prep, and service, while ensuring safety, quality, and nutrition standards.

This hands-on role requires coordinating with school partners to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate has culinary leadership experience, strong cost-control skills, and a passion for scratch cooking and menu innovation, with proficiency in kitchen