EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group•Arcata, CA
•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary functions for a dining account in Arcata, California. The role manages and leads a team of associates and oversees account safety and sanitation. The Executive Chef manages cost controls and expenditures, plans and creates menus, purchases and manages inventory, and rolls out new culinary programs 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Culinary degree preferred.
  • Desire to learn and grow with a foodservice company.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Manage and lead a team of associates.
  • Oversee safety and sanitation for the account.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • 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
  • Additional paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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