Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
EXECUTIVE CHEF - Cougar Woods Dining Commons- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - TexasEXECU
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Chartwells Higher Education is hiring an energetic and growth-minded
EXECUTIVE CHEF
on the campus of the
University of Houston . This leadership position is responsible for the successful operation of the Moody Towers Dining Commons culinary and kitchen team. Moody Towers is a 3-star Certified Green Restaurant® with 33,000 square feet and ten dining stations, open six days a week. The role includes menu development, supervision of budgeting and food costing, client and customer satisfaction, and staff training and growth. This is a growth-focused opportunity with potential for advancement within Chartwells Higher Education.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Location Moody Towers Dining Commons, University of Houston, Texas
Job summary As
Executive Chef , you will lead the culinary operations, including menu development, creativity in dish preparation, and adherence to culinary standards. You will supervise budgeting and food costing, ensure client and customer satisfaction, and foster employee training and growth. You will be a lead culinarian within our dining programs.
Key Responsibilities
Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
Lead inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
Enforce federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
Follow health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through audits by local health departments and third-party entities.
Forecast annual food and labor costs and supervise actual financial results.
Foster strong client relationships to align programs with objectives, drive satisfaction and retention.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.
Qualifications
A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations, preferably from college/university dining.
Must be experienced with computers.
ServSafe® Certified.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.
EEO Statement:
Compass Group USA and Chartwells Higher Education are equal opportunity employers and committed to fairness in employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Req ID: 1477597
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
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EXECUTIVE CHEF
on the campus of the
University of Houston . This leadership position is responsible for the successful operation of the Moody Towers Dining Commons culinary and kitchen team. Moody Towers is a 3-star Certified Green Restaurant® with 33,000 square feet and ten dining stations, open six days a week. The role includes menu development, supervision of budgeting and food costing, client and customer satisfaction, and staff training and growth. This is a growth-focused opportunity with potential for advancement within Chartwells Higher Education.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Location Moody Towers Dining Commons, University of Houston, Texas
Job summary As
Executive Chef , you will lead the culinary operations, including menu development, creativity in dish preparation, and adherence to culinary standards. You will supervise budgeting and food costing, ensure client and customer satisfaction, and foster employee training and growth. You will be a lead culinarian within our dining programs.
Key Responsibilities
Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
Supervise and mentor chefs, cooks, and other team members on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
Lead inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
Enforce federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
Follow health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through audits by local health departments and third-party entities.
Forecast annual food and labor costs and supervise actual financial results.
Foster strong client relationships to align programs with objectives, drive satisfaction and retention.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.
Qualifications
A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations, preferably from college/university dining.
Must be experienced with computers.
ServSafe® Certified.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.
EEO Statement:
Compass Group USA and Chartwells Higher Education are equal opportunity employers and committed to fairness in employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Req ID: 1477597
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
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