Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Budgets

Greek House Chefs; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Greek House Chefs at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary activities in the GHC Kitchen. You will train staff, plan menus, manage purchasing, and control budgets while ensuring client satisfaction.

Strong leadership in a fast-paced kitchen is essential, with 2-3 years of lead sous or executive chef experience or culinary degree preferred, and Serv Safe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Lead Sous or Executive Chef experience and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures in English.
• Experience training kitchen staff and coordinating with management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all culinary activities and menu development.
• Train kitchen personnel and manage schedules.
• Oversee purchasing and manage culinary budgets.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Coordinate training and app-related activities.

Skills

Coordination

Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Communication

Quality and Quantity Awareness

Workplace Safety

Instructing

Negotiation

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Greek House Chefs App

Inventory management software

Compliance software

Database UI

Job description

Greek House Chefs at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary activities in the GHC Kitchen. You will train staff, plan menus, manage purchasing, and control budgets while ensuring client satisfaction.

Strong leadership in a fast-paced kitchen is essential, with 2-3 years of lead sous or executive chef experience or culinary degree preferred, and Serv Safe certification is a plus.