Executive Chef

Metz Culinary Management•Niagara University, NY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a stellar Executive Chef to lead our AMAZING Culinary Team at Niagara University, a private liberal arts institution rooted in Catholic and Vincentian traditions, located atop Monteagle Ridge in Lewiston, New York, overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Our Chef must have a comprehensive culinary background in a multi-site setting that includes Cafe Operations, Retail Dining, Catering, and Senior management functions including employee relations, client relations, smart technology including digital ordering systems, digital inventory, and back office/HR functions. Experience in a Contract Dining/Institutional setting is required. Experience in a College or University is a very big plus! Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for Rock Star Executive Chef who shares our passion for Food and Service and Leadership. We are seeking a Culinary Leader, with a passion for Food, Service and AMAZING Presentations. Our Executive Chef must have a mentoring management style creating a culture of fun, creativity and growth. If you have the CULINARY CHOPS and passion for current, trending and diverse menus, and are ready to hit the ground running in a fast paced, high volume setting, we would like to hear from you! Must have Executive and/or Sous Chef experience in preferably an institution style, multi-outlet setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining setting.

Requirements

3-5+ Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience as Sous Chef or Executive Chef
High Volume background
Institutional facility or multi-outlet experience preferred
Impeccable communication Skills
Strong Restaurant Management knowledge
Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas
Strong Catering Experience
Executive and/or Sous Chef experience in preferably an institution style, multi-outlet setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a College or University is a very big plus!
Culinary Degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the Culinary Team at Niagara University.
Manage Cafe Operations, Retail Dining, and Catering.
Oversee employee relations and client relations.
Implement smart technology including digital ordering systems, digital inventory, and back office/HR functions.
Create a culture of fun, creativity, and growth through a mentoring management style.
Develop and implement current, trending, and diverse menus with stunning presentation ideas.
Ensure high volume and fast-paced setting operations.