EXECUTIVE CHEF - Campus Dining at BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - Waco, TX

Compass Group•Waco, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring an EXECUTIVE CHEF to join our F&B leadership team on the beautiful campus of BAYLOR UNIVERSITY. In this key CULINARY role, you will lead, mentor, and elevate the dining program under the direction of the Sr. Campus Executive Chef. Baylor is known for its strong academics, Christian values, and vibrant campus life, the University fosters a culture rooted in service, respect, and community values reflected in its approach to campus dining. This top-tier culinary leadership role is ideal for a chef-educator who is passionate about developing culinary talent, building strong kitchen cultures, and advancing modern foodservice practices. You will oversee a large, complex dining operation while serving as a hands-on mentor and culinary coach to a diverse team of chefs, cooks, and emerging culinary professionals. With Chartwells’ continued investment in culinary innovation and professional development, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape both the dining experience and the next generation of culinary leaders. The Baylor culinary lens includes three residential dining halls, national brand concepts, athletics, and a robust catering program. Imagine taking your culinary career to the next level in Waco, Texas, as an Executive Chef with Chartwells Higher Education at Baylor University. This is more than a BOH leadership role—it’s an opportunity to bring your culinary vision to a dynamic university community, lead talented teams, elevate the dining experience, and create memorable food experiences for thousands of students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Requirements

A.S. or equivalent experience
Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

Nice To Haves

Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
ServSafe certified – highly desirable

Responsibilities

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
Performs other duties as assigned