CATERING CHEF- Cajun Soul Culinary expert - Texas Southern University HBCU- Houston, TX

Compass Group•Houston, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a CATERING CHEF on the campus of TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (HBCU) in Houston, TX. If your roots run deep in Cajun, soul, and Southern cooking, this is your stage. Join our culinary team at Texas Southern University and bring bold flavor, rich tradition, and genuine hospitality to a campus that values great food and community. In this role, you’ll lead a dynamic catering program, designing menus that range from elevated Southern classics to modern, chef-driven experiences for community events and campus functions. You’ll have the creative freedom to put your signature on every plate while staying sharp on execution—managing food costs, building efficient systems, and leading a team that takes pride in every detail. This is hands-on cooking at its best, where your leadership sets the tone and your food leaves a lasting impression. What sets this opportunity apart is the environment. TSU’s strong sense of pride, tradition, and community creates a meaningful backdrop for your work. And with the support of Compass Group, you’re backed by industry-leading resources, training, and a clear path for advancement. This isn’t just a catering role—it’s a chance to lead with flavor, represent culture, and grow your career in a city and campus that celebrate both.

Requirements

5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the preparation and cooking of various food items.
Planning and creating menus.
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
Manage cost controls and controlling expenditure.
Performs other duties as assigned.