Executive Chef – University Dining Leader

Premier Global Links; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC in Johnson City, TN seeks an Executive Chef – University Dining to lead culinary operations within a large university dining program. This hands-on role oversees menu development, food production, catering, team leadership, food and labor costs, and food safety.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of management experience in foodservice and a track record in high-volume environments, delivering quality in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of management experience in foodservice or culinary operations.
• 3+ years of functional experience in foodservice, including universities or catering.
• Experience managing food costs, labor costs, P&L, and budgets.
• Experience managing catering from planning through execution.
• Experience leading and training culinary teams.
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, and production systems.
• Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to succeed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations within a large university dining program.
• Develop menus, recipes, and culinary concepts for diverse student and customer preferences.
• Ensure food quality, recipe compliance, presentation, and production standards.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop culinary and utility staff.
• Manage catering operations from planning through execution.
• Coordinate with catering, retail, culinary, and management teams.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Use food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems effectively.
• Drive culinary innovation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and physical safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers, clients, staff, and university stakeholders.
• Support customer satisfaction and overall dining program success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

High-volume operations

Food safety

Staff development

Fast-paced environment

Food cost management

Labor cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Premier Global Links LLC in Johnson City, TN seeks an Executive Chef – University Dining to lead culinary operations within a large university dining program. This hands-on role oversees menu development, food production, catering, team leadership, food and labor costs, and food safety.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of management experience in foodservice and a track record in high-volume environments, delivering quality in fast-paced settings.