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Chef de Cuisine - Elon University

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,600.00 - $58,300.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
workplace diversity

Job Description

Harvest Table Culinary Group is a renowned culinary organization committed to delivering exceptional food experiences by combining culinary excellence with sustainable practices and innovation. The company operates in the food service industry, emphasizing high-quality ingredients, responsible sourcing, and nutritional balance in its offerings. Harvest Table Culinary Group’s mission centers on serving communities, supporting employees, and positively impacting the planet, fostering equality and diversity in its work environment. Known for its dedication to quality and sustainability, Harvest Table Culinary Group continually innovates recipes and food programs aligned with its core pillars and menu commitments, maintaining a customer-centered approach that values feedback... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Degree from an accredited culinary institute preferred but not required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 4-7 years' executive-level culinary management experience required
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ culinary management experience in a multi-unit setting required
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • Ability to lead and coach culinary teams
  • Familiarity with menu and inventory management systems
  • Ability to manage budgets and control costs.

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation, food products, and food service equipment
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Degree from an accredited culinary institute preferred but not required
  • 4-7 years' executive-level culinary management experience required
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ culinary management experience in a multi-unit setting required
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Passion for food trends, flavors, innovation, and recipe development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.

Job Duties

  • Manages the performance, attendance, customer service, appearance, and conduct of the culinary brigade
  • Focuses on culinary excellence, innovation, and experience relative to the food program in support of operational excellence
  • Coaches employees by establishing a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how it is to be accomplished
  • Ensures food offerings align with the Harvest Table Culinary Group's Core Pillars and Menu Commitments
  • Implements and monitors menu and inventory management system including ensuring cost control and mitigation of loss prevention and completion of weekly inventory audits
  • Is a leader in ensuring excellent quality and presentation of all food to guests by offering sustainable, responsibly-sourced, and nutritionally-balanced options
  • Develops and implements training to increase the knowledge and capability of culinary staff
  • Assists in the development and management of annual operational budget including food and labor cost goals
  • Maintains food cost at reasonable levels without adverse impact to quality standards
  • Monitors and directs culinary brigade to ensure recipes and portion standards adherence and compliance with QA process
  • Participates in food management process using the PRIMA system for ordering and invoice processing
  • Interacts with guests via weekly table touches to obtain feedback on food quality, service, and special events
  • Ensures full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals including waste management, standard menus, recipes, ingredients, customer-driven menus, and labor standards
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and laws
  • Ensures compliance with food, occupational, and environmental safety policies
  • Participates in service education through pre-shift huddles, menu meetings, and training programs.

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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