Salary: $100,000 - $110,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
Job SummaryBring your passion and leadership to Chartwells! As a Senior 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
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!Req ID: Chartwells HE
KRISTINA MCCARTHY
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