EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Wagner College - Staten Island, NY

Chartwells Higher Education is a leading foodservice management company specializing in providing innovative dining experiences at over 300 colleges and universities across the United States. As a prominent member of Compass Group USA, Chartwells is dedicated to reinventing the on-campus dining experience by integrating high-tech, food-infused social spaces designed to foster meaningful relationships and promote student success. The company prides itself on being food-forward difference makers, striving to nourish both the body and mind through quality culinary offerings and supportive campus environments. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Chartwells Higher Education actively seeks talented, driven individuals who are eager to grow their careers within a forward-thinking organization that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

The Executive Sous Chef role at Chartwells Higher Education is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and entrepreneurial culinary professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic higher education dining environment. This position is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the Culinary Department, ensuring the successful preparation and presentation of high-quality food items. The Executive Sous Chef plays an integral role in menu development, cost control, production management, and team supervision. This position requires a hands-on leader who can work effectively with both hourly associates and management to maintain excellence in food safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.

Working as an Executive Sous Chef involves assisting with planning and executing catering events, rolling out new culinary programs in collaboration with Company marketing and culinary teams, and developing creative menu items that appeal to a diverse student population. The role demands a comprehensive knowledge of current food and catering trends, with a strong focus on quality, production efficiency, food cost controls, and attractive food presentation. This position also provides the opportunity to contribute to the company's mission of challenging the dining norm and elevating the campus food service experience.

Chartwells Higher Education offers a competitive salary range of $73,000 to $78,000, along with fantastic benefits to support employee well-being and work-life balance. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and disability coverage, a retirement plan, paid time off, holiday leave, associate shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, personal leave, and more. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and supports associates with accommodations as needed.

Joining Chartwells Higher Education as an Executive Sous Chef means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that feed hungry minds and prepare students for lifelong success. If you are a motivated culinary professional with a passion for innovation, leadership, and excellence in food service, Chartwells invites you to explore this opportunity and start your career journey with them today. This role offers both the challenge and opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while contributing to the meaningful mission of nurturing student communities through food.