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Campus Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) savings plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program

Job Description

NEXDINE Hospitality is a nationally recognized company specializing in providing comprehensive dining, hospitality, fitness center, and facility management services. Serving a diverse portfolio of clients including businesses, independent schools, higher education institutions, senior living communities, and hospitals across the United States, NEXDINE positions itself as a leader in delivering finely tailored and expertly managed programs. Their commitment to excellence is embodied in "The NEXDINE Experience," which prioritizes responsiveness, transparency, and authenticity, making them a trusted name in the hospitality industry. The company fosters a culture that values its people, supporting them through career growth opportunities and a generous compensation and benefits package.

The Campus Executive Chef position at NEXDINE Hospitality in Boston, MA, offers an exciting full-time role with a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $120,000 per year, paid weekly via direct deposit. This role is pivotal to the culinary operations on campus and reports directly to the Campus Vice President. As a Campus Executive Chef, you will be responsible for developing and executing culinary strategies that exceed customer expectations by overseeing all aspects of food production, quality, and presentation. Your expertise will be critical in menu development with cost control, ensuring excellent food standards, and managing catering operations.

In this leadership capacity, you will oversee vendor partnerships and purchasing activities to maintain quality and operational efficiency. You will manage budgetary expenses, including food costs, labor, and supplies, ensuring financial targets are met while nurturing excellent client relationships to boost satisfaction and retention. People management is a key element, including recruitment, training, and supervision of the culinary staff to maintain high service standards and a productive work environment. This role demands a comprehensive culinary skill set coupled with solid financial acumen and strong leadership qualities.

NEXDINE Hospitality offers a robust benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, an employee assistance program, career growth opportunities, and various employee perks and rewards. This role is ideal for culinary professionals seasoned in corporate dining environments who possess the drive to lead a dynamic team and deliver outstanding culinary experiences in an educational campus setting.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years experience in food service management specifically corporate dining
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Allergen Awareness Certification

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years experience in food service management specifically corporate dining
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Allergen Awareness Certification
  • Culinary School degree or certificate preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
  • Past experience within corporate dining is a plus

Job Duties

  • Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measures
  • Responsible for the quality of all food products and ensure that standards are met
  • Responsible for all aspects of food production, execution and presentation
  • Oversight of all aspects of catering operations
  • Responsible for maintaining vendor partner relationships
  • Purchasing of all food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation ensuring quality control practices are in place for receiving all products
  • Receiving food and supplies - must be able to lift items up to 40 pounds
  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services, including all essential functions of payroll processing
  • Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines and productivity are maintained
  • Manage client relationships to maintain client satisfaction and account retention
  • Manage department controllable expenses (P&L) including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms and equipment, specific to budgetary guidelines
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs
  • Responsible for inventory management
  • Submit financial reporting to the corporate office
  • Responsible for people management to include recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of unit staff
  • Instruct, train and supervise cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
  • Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers

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