Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

weekly pay
401K with company match
Employee assistance program
Medical insurance
Prescription coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA/HSA options
ongoing training and development
Bonus programs

Job Description

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending, recognized as one of the largest privately held hospitality service providers in the United States. Specializing in corporate and education dining, the company emphasizes innovation and flexibility paired with a strong national program backbone. American Dining Creations prides itself on delivering superior culinary offerings backed by outstanding management practices to ensure the highest operational standards. The company operates nationwide accounts, serving hundreds of thousands of guests daily and employing over 2,000 dedicated professionals. Services include full café dining under their Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events, and the grab-and-go program My Fresh Market. The organization is committed to partnership, customization, and 24/7 support, making it an industry leader in hospitality solutions.

The role of Portfolio-Wide/Multi-Site Executive Chef based in San Antonio, TX, is a key leadership position within American Dining Creations, designed for a culinary professional with a wellness focus and client-facing expertise. The Executive Chef oversees all culinary programs at assigned account locations, working closely with General Managers to support culinary staff and ensure optimal client and customer satisfaction. This position involves direct involvement in daily dining services and catering events, recipe development, execution of culinary best practices, and staying current on industry trends. The Executive Chef manages inventory and purchasing, supervises and develops kitchen staff, and ensures compliance with safety and food handling regulations. Responsible for mentoring and leading a diverse culinary team, this position demands high-level communication, time management, and people skills. The salary range offered is $80,000 to $90,000 per year, reflecting the importance and scope of this role. Benefits include weekly pay, 401K with company match, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, among others. This role represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary leader to influence multiple sites, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a large-scale hospitality setting.

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or relevant certification
  • Minimum 7 years of culinary leadership experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and culinary software
  • Knowledge of state and local food handling regulations
  • Physical ability to lift 50lbs and perform active work

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree, certification from an accredited culinary association or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant or business
  • 7+ years experience in a culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining, serving up to 500 plus customers daily and managing staff of 10 employees or more
  • Possess exceptional time management skills along with strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and direct staff
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online ordering systems
  • Knowledge of all state and local food handling regulations
  • Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work schedule

Job Duties

  • Assist, direct and support in daily dining service and catering events
  • Develop recipes, food preparation guidelines, create flavor pairings and execute culinary best practices
  • Stay current on developing trends in the industry
  • Monitor weekly inventory, purchasing and provide reports to General Manager and District Manager
  • Hire, develop and supervise all kitchen staff that may include Sous Chef, Line Cook, Prep Cook, and kitchen utility worker
  • Ensure adherence to company standards, state, and federal safety regulations
  • May assist with special corporate events, projects, and account openings
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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