Executive Chef, School Dining & Nutrition Lead

FLIK Independent School Dining; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining seeks an Executive Chef to lead Saint David's School culinary operations. You will supervise a culinary team, direct kitchen activities, and partner with the school community to deliver nutritious, tasty meals with high presentation standards. A Monday–Friday schedule supports school operations.

The role requires strong food safety, budget control, and menu innovation capabilities, with a focus on staff development and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
• 3–5 years of dynamic culinary management experience, preferably in high-volume foodservice or catering environments.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in scratch cooking, menu innovation, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary functions including menu planning, food preparation, recipe development, and service execution.
• Lead food and labor costs; maintain budget compliance and implement cost control strategies.
• Purchase food and kitchen supplies; run vendor relationships and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and allergy protocols; uphold HACCP standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary team members, encouraging a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to launch seasonal menus and promotional programs.
• Support special events and catering functions, ensuring high-quality food and detailed execution.
• Supervise back‑of‑house operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Works in tandem with Director of Dining to engage in associates performance management and prepare and conduct annual performance evaluations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Budget management

Team leadership

Menu development

Scratch cooking

Vendor relations

Staff development

Kitchen software

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen operations software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining seeks an Executive Chef to lead Saint David's School culinary operations. You will supervise a culinary team, direct kitchen activities, and partner with the school community to deliver nutritious, tasty meals with high presentation standards. A Monday–Friday schedule supports school operations.

The role requires strong food safety, budget control, and menu innovation capabilities, with a focus on staff development and collaboration across departments.