Location: RETAIL INNOVATION CHEF - CHARTWELLS HIGHER ED - REMOTE

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Annual Incentive Plan

Job Summary

The Retail Innovation Chef is a key culinary leader responsible for driving retail food service innovation, menu development, and brand execution across Chartwells Higher Education dining programs. This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Culinary and will work in close partnership with the Internal Brand Manager to bring branded retail concepts to life across campus accounts.

This position blends culinary expertise with strategic execution, supporting the development, rollout, and continuous improvement of innovative retail dining experiences that enhance student engagement and drive program performance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Retail Innovation & Menu Development
• Brand Support & Execution
• Operational Excellence
• Training & Engagement
• Collaboration & Strategy

Qualifications:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, with a strong focus on retail or multi-unit foodservice
• Experience in higher education dining or contract foodservice preferred
• Proven track record of menu innovation and concept development
• Strong understanding of food trends, student preferences, and retail dining dynamics
• Ability to translate culinary ideas into scalable, operationally sound programs
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
• Willingness to travel (as needed to support accounts and launches)

Key Competencies
• Creativity and innovation
• Operational and financial acumen
• Brand awareness and consistency
• Collaboration and influence
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Passion for student-focused dining experiences

Why Join Chartwells Higher Education? At Chartwells, we're reimagining the campus dining experience through innovation, sustainability, and student-centered design. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of retail dining in higher education while working under the leadership and strategic direction of the Internal Brand Manager to deliver best-in-class retail experiences.

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

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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: 1540541

Chartwells HE

SHARON MCNEELEY

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