Salary: $85000 - $95000 / year
Other Forms of Compensation: N/A
Job SummaryAs the Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations at Saint David's School, an independent day school for boys serving approximately 430 students in Pre-K through Grade 8. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong commitment to food quality, safety, innovation, and service excellence. You will oversee a team of culinary associates, direct all kitchen operations, and collaborate closely with the school community to deliver a dining experience that reflects the highest standards of nutrition, taste, and presentation. Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule while serving the school community.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead all culinary functions including menu planning, food preparation, recipe development, and service execution.
- Lead food and labor costs; maintain budget compliance and implement cost control strategies.
- Purchase food and kitchen supplies; run vendor relationships and maintain accurate inventory.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and allergy protocols; uphold HACCP standards.
- Recruit, train, and mentor culinary team members, encouraging a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
- Collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to launch seasonal menus and promotional programs.
- Support special events and catering functions, ensuring high-quality food and detailed execution.
- Supervise back-of-house operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Works in tandem with Director of Dining to engage in associates performance management and prepare and conduct annual performance evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications: - Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
- 3-5 years of dynamic culinary management experience, preferably in high-volume foodservice or catering environments.
- Confirmed ability to lead food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in scratch cooking, menu innovation, and staff development.
- Passion for food quality, safety, and crafting outstanding dining experiences for students and school communities.
- Proficiency with kitchen operations software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- ServSafe Certification preferred.
Apply to Flik today!Flik Independent School Dining is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Flik Independent School Dining 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_FISD.pdf
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik Independent School Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: FISD
STEPHANIE FREER
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