Campus Executive Chef - Union College

Compass Group•City of Schenectady, NY

7d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Campus Executive Chef at Union College is responsible for leading all culinary operations across campus, including residential dining, retail locations, and catering services. This role oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures food quality and consistency, and maintains a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. The position requires a hands-on leader who can drive operational excellence, manage teams effectively, and deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Requirements

Strong background in high-volume, complex foodservice operations
Hands-on leadership style with strong culinary execution skills
Knowledge of current food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, cost control, and presentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and general computer systems

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
Extensive catering experience preferred
Experience with institutional and batch cooking
ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all campus culinary operations, including dining facilities and catering programs
Develop and execute menus in alignment with client expectations and company standards
Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines
Monitor food quality by tasting and evaluating finished products
Lead, train, and develop culinary staff on food preparation, safety, sanitation, and equipment use
Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment
Manage inventory and control food and supply costs within established guidelines
Oversee proper utilization of leftover products in accordance with company policies
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
Enforce company safety policies and support incident reporting procedures
Participate in client engagement, satisfaction initiatives, and departmental meetings