EXECUTIVE CHEF -CATERING PREMIUM ATHLETICS- UTRGV -EDINBURG, TX
About The Position
Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a Catering Executive Chef for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Edinburg, Texas. The chef will help lead a dynamic catering program, creating menus ranging from elevated Texas classics to modern, chef-driven experiences for game-day suites, community events, and campus functions. The role emphasizes Latin and Hispanic soul cuisine and Southwestern cooking, creative menu development, strong execution, efficient systems, food-cost management, and team leadership. The Executive Chef will direct food preparation and cooking, plan menus, coordinate new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams, and manage costs and expenditures. The position requires on-site work for football and baseball game-day catering in premium suites. The role is supported by Compass Group resources, training, and opportunities for career advancement.
Requirements
- Five years of related culinary experience, including one year at the management level.
- Experience in banquet halls, resorts, convention centers, hotels, corporate dining, campus catering, 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 Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
- An associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct the preparation and cooking of various food items.
- Plan and create menus.
- Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
- Manage cost controls and expenditures.
- Be on-site for all football and baseball game-day catering in premium suites.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $15,000 relocation assistance.
- 401(k) match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and accidental death insurance.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
