Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
Job SummaryLead Culinary Excellence at a Premier University Dining ProgramAre you a passionate culinary leader who thrives in high-volume environments and enjoys creating exceptional dining experiences? Binghamton University is seeking an experienced Catering Executive Chef to oversee catering and culinary operations, lead a talented team, and deliver innovative, high-quality food experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on chef with strong leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to culinary excellence.
As the Catering Executive Chef, you will:- Lead all catering and kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation
- Develop and execute regular and specialty menus for a wide variety of events and functions
- Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members while fostering a positive kitchen culture
- Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards
- Manage food purchasing, inventory, production planning, and cost controls
- Monitor labor utilization and kitchen productivity to drive operational excellence
- Maintain equipment, storage, and work areas in accordance with company and health department standards
- Oversee production schedules, waste management initiatives, and quality assurance programs
- Partner with campus stakeholders to create memorable and innovative catering experiences
- Support client satisfaction initiatives and continuously elevate the guest experience
What We're Looking For:- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Executive Chef, Chef Manager, Senior Sous Chef, or Catering Chef background preferred
- Extensive catering experience highly desirable
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Hands-on culinary expertise with strong execution capabilities
- Knowledge of food trends, menu development, and presentation standards
- Experience with food cost management, inventory control, and purchasing
- Institutional, university, hospitality, healthcare, or contract foodservice experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business technology tools
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred
Why Join Binghamton University?- Be part of a dynamic and vibrant campus community
- Lead large-scale catering programs and special events
- Work with a passionate culinary and hospitality team
- Opportunity to drive culinary innovation and creativity
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!Associates at Chartwells Higher Edare 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.
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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: Chartwells HE
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