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
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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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Chartwells HE
KRISTINA MCCARTHY
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