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Stanford University

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,000.00 - $105,000.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Family care resources
fitness classes

Job Description

Stanford University is a prestigious world-class teaching and research institution located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, between San Francisco and San Jose. Founded in 1891, Stanford’s mission is to create and share knowledge while preparing students to be curious thinkers, critical analysts, and global contributors. The university comprises seven schools encompassing a vast array of disciplines including business, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, medicine, and sustainability. As an engine of innovation, Stanford blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications to propel ideas and discoveries from labs and classrooms into impactful real-world solutions. Its scenic 8,180-acre campus is not... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Accredited college program or degree, preferably specializing in a culinary program, or combination of education and relevant experience
  • Seven years of culinary management experience directing a large staff, multi-meal plan location, or large volume cooking
  • Ability to execute creative menu development
  • Ability to apply business optimization principles and techniques across the organization
  • Ability to champion innovative ideas and concepts by utilizing cutting edge trends and maintaining current industry standards
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to harmoniously and professionally manage and work with co-workers and supervisors
  • Ability to operate computer equipment and food and beverage computer systems
  • Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools
  • Understanding and ability to apply local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws
  • Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language
  • Understanding and application of basic training techniques
  • ServSafe CA Certification

Job Qualifications

  • Accredited college program or degree, preferably specializing in a culinary program
  • Seven years of culinary management experience directing a large staff, multi-meal plan location, or large volume cooking
  • Ability to execute creative menu development
  • Ability to apply business optimization principles and techniques across the organization
  • Ability to champion innovative ideas and concepts using cutting edge trends and maintaining current industry standards
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to harmoniously and professionally manage and work with co-workers and supervisors
  • Ability to operate computer equipment and food and beverage computer systems
  • Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools
  • Understanding and ability to apply local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws
  • Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language
  • Understanding and application of basic training techniques
  • ServSafe CA Certification

Job Duties

  • Lead recipe and menu planning by creating theme menus and recipes that align with organizational business optimization, quality, and customer service standards
  • Promote health and safety standards by ensuring all operations deliver effective and complete food safety and hygiene programs and by performing real-time assessments on program completion
  • Lead comprehensive business optimization by reviewing and analyzing operations' inventory practices, designating changes and monitoring implementation
  • Systematically integrate with organizational quality, safety, storage, certifications, and waste management goals
  • Ensure facilities' equipment is maintained and forecast necessary replacements
  • Oversee and ensure operations control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
  • Oversee and review forecasting and strategic budgeting
  • Lead, evaluate, motivate, coach, and provide corrective action for direct reports to model effective employee and staff relations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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