Executive Chef (Siena University)

AVI Foodsystems; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Executive Chef to lead the Siena University kitchen. This leadership role demands hands-on culinary excellence, menu innovation, and a commitment to safety and sanitation.

You will oversee all production, hire and train staff, manage inventories and costs, and ensure exceptional food quality and service for university guests.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Culinary certification preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.
• Creativity and passion to produce innovative dishes.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation.
• Ability to build a talented staff for consistent food and service.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and innovative menus.
• Develop and implement culinary standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Oversee all production of food.
• Hire, orient and train team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality are met.
• Create and manage production team member schedules.
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment in accordance with company vendor policies.
• Conduct regular physical inventory of food and non-food items.
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results.
• Plan and supervise special events.
• Handle any food preparation issues by taking action to correct problems.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Staff leadership

Menu development

Safety and sanitation

Customer service

Professional appearance

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the position of Executive Chef at Siena University.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create unique and innovative menus
• Develop and implement culinary standards, guidelines and procedures
• Oversee all production of food
• Hire, orient and train team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality are met
• Create and manage production team member schedules
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment in accordance with company vendor policies
• Conduct regular physical inventory of food and non-food items
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results
• Plan and supervise special events
• Handle any food preparation issues (i.e. food shortages, excesses, outdated products, poor quality) by taking action to correct problems

Requirements

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen
• Culinary certification preferred
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies
• Creativity and passion to help our team produce innovative dishes
• A passion towards safety and sanitation
• Ability to create a talented staff to provide consistency in all food and service functions
• Professional appearance
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service

Benefits

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE