Campus Executive Chef

Compass Group•Seattle, WA

7d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A! The Campus Executive Chef (CEC) is a multi-unit culinary leader reporting to leadership/SR EC/District Manager (DM). The CEC, in partnership with a General Manager (GM), takes full ownership and responsibility for the overall success of multi-unit cafe operations to ensure the successful delivery of the continuously evolving, dynamic and innovative Food @ RA Program. The CEC works closely with cross functional support teams including Regional Executive Chefs, Food and Workplace Safety, Finance, Vendor Relations, Human Resources, Learning & Development, IT, Sustainability, Nutrition, Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Marketing Communication and Engagement. This Chef is an ambassador of the Food @RA/client Programs at all levels, internally and externally, and collaborates across sectors and industry to represent Food @ RA

Requirements

Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 6 years culinary supervisory experience in a similar high volume, quality food service establishment
Highly developed culinary skills with comfort in traditional, modern and multiethnic cuisines
Ability to create new, innovating and exciting dishes within guidelines of the food program
Proven track record in leadership: coaching and teaching skills with individuals, and teams
Ability to proactively solve problems and work independently and/or in teams, effectively and efficiently with limited supervision
Proven ability to manage budgets, utilize reporting platforms, and meet financial goals
Ability to effectively communicate, motivate, and interact with all levels within the organization.
Proficient in computer and technical skills, working knowledge of Google Drive programs
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Culinary degree preferred
Three to five years of culinary management experience
High volume production and catering experience is essential
Previous experience managing cost controls

Nice To Haves

Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Responsibilities

Comprehensive leadership and food program management
Foster a hospitality minded community that makes users feel welcome and included
Participation and support in all Compass/RA initiatives and programs including menu planning, recipe usage and - development
Driving diverse and inclusive associate engagement
Talent development and training
Workplace and food safety including allergen management
Food quality and guest experience
Financial management to deliver budgetary expectations in food, labor and other expenses
Act as a role model within the RA/Compass community
Personally commit to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner to meet all deadlines
Inspire and mentor culinary teams to deliver well run operations that consistently serve delicious food in hospitable environment and in timely manner
Be a catalyst, with the ability to effect positive change using strategies and processes improvement for necessary change management opportunities
Hold individuals and cafe teams accountable to deliver accurate and high-quality work in a timely manner
Work closely and collaborate with the Food Program Managers (FPM) on special requests
Uses the right influencing techniques to gain the necessary team commitment and support, both internally and externally
Promptly communicate with all stakeholders honestly and accurately
Encourage, support and lead culinary associate development processes within neighborhood(s) including setting personalized L&D targets, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and performance improvement plans
Drive and coordinate associate participations in job related L&D training including SEED, Internal Stage, Culinary MIT and Apprenticeship
Cultivate an inclusive culture and grow a diverse team that inspires, empowers and engages everyone
Recognize and reward individuals and/or teams based on merits
Guide the delivery of a strong onboarding process, synchronized with the BA and Food at Google brand immersion
Support human resources in the interview process
Direct teams to meet and exceed all RA Core Performance Expectations (CPEs) and deliver expected value of the food program
Drive compliance to all RA and Compass programs, procedures, systems, principles and philosophies
Ensure timely creation of balanced cycle menus that are in harmony across multiple cafes and those meet the cultural and dietary needs and expectations set forth by the client
Take ownership of cafe(s) measured pre & post food production and processes
Ensure cafes use and follow recipes to deliver high quality and delicious meals
Monitor cafe teams perform daily TASTE procedures protocols as outlined
All food served is appropriately described and calls out allergies and sensitivities
Lead teams to demonstrate efficiency and accuracy in Mobius and Webrition
Insures ‘Daily Tens’ meeting is presented effectively and engaging
Work effectively and interdependently, understand the need to communicate and collaborate
Coordinate work efforts with other teams, employees and departments
Works closely with the REC team to support the development and implementation of new concepts, programs, recipe development efforts, and standard operating procedures.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the food program by providing culinary expertise including new food trends and bringing creative ideas that benefit the program
Provide catering, cafe new builds/renovation teams support as needed
Collaborate with equipment repair & maintenance
Ensure teams work within budget while maintaining program standards
Manages and monitors labor -, food - and operation costs within set budget/forecast targets
Maximize use of all Compass and RA tools and systems to reach optimal performance
Lead cafe teams to placing proper orders, sourcing the best local and seasonal foods by following established purchasing guidelines
Create work efficiencies including leveraging GPAK integration to maximize cost saving
Lead neighborhood(s) quarterly equipment replacements needs (CAPEX)
Ensure workplace safety standards are consistently met, and all related procedures and steps are followed. Closely collaborate with workplace safety manager on program enhancements
Ensure food safety standards are consistently met and all related procedures and steps are followed including error free allergen management. Closely collaborate with food safety manager on program enhancements
Partner with food and workplace safety managers to train inspect and maintain a safe program
Report injury, accident and/or food borne illness Incidents accurately and in a timely manner reported following established crisis escalation process
Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
Plans and creates all menus
Purchases and manages inventory
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team