Executive Chef – School Dining & Nutrition Leader

FLIK Independent School Dining; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining in Weston, MA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for The Rivers School, guiding a team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals. You will manage menu planning, food safety, and cost controls while partnering with the school community to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

You will mentor staff, drive menu innovation, and supervise kitchen operations, working closely with the Director of Dining to maintain standards and safety across the

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
• 3–5 years of dynamic culinary management experience in high-volume settings.
• Ability to lead food and labor costs while maintaining quality.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in scratch cooking, menu innovation, staff development.
• Proficiency with kitchen operations software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary functions including menu planning, prep, recipe development, and service execution.
• Manage food and labor costs; ensure budget compliance and cost-control.
• Purchase food and supplies; maintain vendor relationships and inventory.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and allergy protocols; HACCP standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary team; promote safety and learning.
• Collaborate with marketing and culinary teams on seasonal menus and promos.
• Support events and catering; ensure high-quality food and precise execution.
• Oversee back-of-house operations, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Work with Director of Dining on performance management and evaluations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Labor cost control

Vendor relations

Food safety HACCP

Staff development

Leadership

Scratch cooking

Kitchens software

MS Office

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen software

MS Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining in Weston, MA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for The Rivers School, guiding a team to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals. You will manage menu planning, food safety, and cost controls while partnering with the school community to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

You will mentor staff, drive menu innovation, and supervise kitchen operations, working closely with the Director of Dining to maintain standards and safety across the