EXECUTIVE CHEF II - BOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY - BOWLING GREEN, OH

Compass Group•Bowling Green, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef II at Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Executive Chef II is a lead culinarian in the university dining programs, responsible for menu development and preparation, maintaining culinary standards, overseeing budgets and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and supporting employee training and growth. The role contributes to the efficient operation of dining services and offers potential for career advancement.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
Computer experience.
ServSafe® certification.

Responsibilities

Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, following standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
Ensure implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
Lead inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines and ensuring necessary products are available.
Enforce federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
Monitor compliance with health and sanitation regulations and procedures, as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
Forecast annual food and labor costs and supervise actual financial results.
Foster client relationships to align dining programs with client objectives and support customer happiness and retention.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient dining service operations.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance and AD&D
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Holiday time off, varying by site and 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
Additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws