SENIOR EXECUTIVE CHEF - Purchase College - Purchase, NY

Compass Group USA; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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 (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education, a leader in campus dining, seeks a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a dynamic campus environment. You will drive food quality, innovation, and operational performance, overseeing menu development, inventory and purchasing, food cost controls, and the hiring, training, and development of culinary team members.

You will set high standards across dining and catering, lead the team to deliver exceptional results, and champion sustainability,

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Services Management, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Proven experience planning and managing catering events.
• Strong leadership presence with a passion for developing teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and web-based tools.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• ServSafe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high culinary standards across retail dining, board meals, and catering operations.
• Lead, train, and inspire the local culinary team to deliver exceptional results.
• Champion CSR initiatives, including sustainability, seasonality, and health & wellness programs.
• Analyze operational performance and trends, implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
• Ensure a deep understanding of daily menu offerings and confidently communicate details to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Cost controls

Education

Culinary degree

Bachelor’s degree in Food Services Management/Hospitality

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible

At over 300 college & universities around the country,Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

Bring your passion and leadership to Chartwells! As aSenior Executive Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals while leading culinary operations across a dynamic campus environment.

In this role, you will drive excellence in food quality, innovation, and operational performance—ensuring all culinary offerings are on-trend, efficient, safe, and executed to the highest standards. You’ll oversee menu development, inventory and purchasing, food cost controls, and the hiring, training, and development of culinary team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high culinary standards across retail dining, board meals, and catering operations
• Lead, train, and inspire the local culinary team to deliver exceptional results
• Champion Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including sustainability, seasonality, and health & wellness programs
• Analyze operational performance and trends, implementing strategies for continuous improvement
• Ensure a deep understanding of daily menu offerings and confidently communicate details to customers and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Services Management, Hospitality, or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Proven experience planning and managing catering events
• Strong leadership presence with a passion for developing teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, and cost controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and web-based tools
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
• ServSafe® Certification required

Why Join Chartwells?

At Chartwells, you’ll be part of an industry leader dedicated to innovation, quality, and creating outstanding dining experiences on campus. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a collaborative, people-first environment.

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

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