Executive Chef

Compass Group•Arcata, CA

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary functions for a dining account at a college or university in Arcata, California. The role manages and leads a team of associates and oversees account-related food safety and sanitation. The Executive Chef manages cost controls and expenditures, plans and creates menus, purchases and manages inventory, and launches culinary programs in coordination with the marketing and culinary teams.

Requirements

  • Three to five years of culinary management experience.
  • High-volume production and catering experience.
  • Previous experience managing cost controls.
  • Desire to learn and grow with the company.

Nice To Haves

  • Culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all culinary functions for the dining account.
  • Manage and lead a team of associates.
  • Oversee safety and sanitation for the account.
  • Manage cost controls and account expenditures.
  • Plan and create menus.
  • Purchase and manage inventory.
  • Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Holiday time off (varies by site/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
  • May be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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