EXECUTIVE CHEF - Campus Dining - Maryville COLLEGE- MARYVILLE, TN

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company dedicated to the belief that good food is a powerful thing. Food has the unique ability to bring people together and create lasting memories. Fresh Ideas fosters creativity by cultivating fun and engaging working environments that encourage openness, innovation, and the free flow of new ideas. The company maintains a diverse team who are passionate about crafting delicious, unique, and memorable dining experiences for guests across various locations. Fresh Ideas not only promotes creativity and high-quality foodservice but also offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules that respect work-life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities to support employee growth. This approach, combined with rapid company growth, creates accelerated promotion opportunities for motivated team members, highlighting Fresh Ideas as an employer that values its people and their professional advancement.

Currently, Fresh Ideas is seeking an energetic and growth-minded Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations at Maryville College campus. The Executive Chef will be responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for all kitchen staff while ensuring quality meal preparation aligned with corporate programs and guidelines. This role demands strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a proactive approach to menu planning, food safety, and inventory management.

Maryville, Tennessee, provides a picturesque setting for this role. Known for its small-town charm and proximity to the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Maryville offers residents an exceptional quality of life with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic biking trails at Bicentennial Greenbelt Park. Alongside its natural beauty, Maryville boasts a lively and growing food scene with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine, unique eateries, local breweries, and walkable downtown dining options. This dynamic community offers a vibrant culinary atmosphere that perfectly complements the responsibilities and impact of the Executive Chef role.

In this position, the Executive Chef will plan and implement regular and modified menus that meet established guidelines while following standardized recipes and maintaining portion control and presentation standards. The role involves training kitchen staff on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation standards consistent with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Executive Chef will oversee inventory management to balance availability with cost controls and ensure proper sanitation and maintenance schedules are adhered to throughout kitchen operations.

A commitment to food quality and safety is essential, with responsibility for complying with federal, state, and local health regulations as verified by audits. The Executive Chef will play a key role in seasonal planning, quality assurance, and team development through participation in departmental meetings and professional programs. Additional emphasis will be placed on fostering client satisfaction and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the foodservice operations.

Fresh Ideas is part of Compass Group, a leading foodservice company committed to excellence and innovation in culinary services. Employees at Fresh Ideas enjoy competitive compensation, including a salary range of $80,000 to $85,000, relocation support, and an extensive list of benefits designed to promote well-being and work-life balance. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a thriving community and advancing your culinary leadership career.