Salary: $90,000 - $95,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehansive Benefit Plan
Job SummaryAs the
Catering Executive Chef at Union College, you will lead the culinary vision and daily operations of a dynamic catering program serving students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. You will oversee menu development, food production, and culinary team leadership while ensuring exceptional execution across a wide variety of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale campus celebrations.
This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building and developing teams, and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences. Working closely with catering and operations partners, you will help deliver hospitality-driven events that reflect Bon Appétit's commitment to great food, sustainability, and community.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all culinary operations for the catering program, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, execution, and hospitality across all events.
- Create and execute innovative, seasonally inspired menus that align with client needs, dietary preferences, and budget objectives.
- Oversee catering production from planning through service, ensuring efficient execution for meetings, receptions, banquets, and special events.
- Partner with catering and operations teams to support event planning, menu development, logistics, and guest experience initiatives.
- Recruit, coach, and develop culinary team members while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing kitchen culture.
- Manage purchasing, inventory, product utilization, and labor resources to support operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Monitor food quality, production standards, and waste reduction efforts to achieve culinary, sustainability, and cost-management goals.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Provide visible, hands-on leadership during event preparation and service, supporting the team and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced setting.
- Stay current on culinary and hospitality trends to continuously enhance menus, presentation, and the overall guest experience.
What We're Looking For- Experience leading culinary teams in catering, hospitality, higher education, restaurant, or banquet environments.
- Ability to execute high-quality catering events while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills with a passion for developing and supporting team members.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and cost-conscious operations.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships with clients, guests, and cross-functional partners.
- Passion for culinary innovation, hospitality, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
- Commitment to Bon Appétit's values of sustainability, inclusivity, and responsible sourcing.
- Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and professional culinary experience.
- Experience supporting high-volume catering, banquet, or event-driven operations.
- ServSafe Manager Certification or the ability to obtain certification.
Apply to Bon Appetit today!Associates at Bon Appetit 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.
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Req ID: 1572605
Bon Appetit
Michael Abbey
