Hospitality Executive Chef

Lancer Hospitality is a renowned foodservice management company with over 30 years of experience serving a wide range of clients across various settings. Known for its commitment to delivering superior culinary experiences and personalized client relationships, Lancer Hospitality has built a strong reputation within the industry. The company prides itself on its high standards, innovative culinary offerings, and ability to adapt to the unique needs of each client, ensuring the ultimate guest satisfaction. Operating as a part of Elior North America, a provider that values diversity and personal growth, Lancer Hospitality offers an environment conducive to professional development and career advancement. With a dedicated team and cutting-edge culinary programs, the company continues to shape the future of dining and events management.

The Executive Chef role within Lancer Hospitality is a full-time, onsite position based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, under the Dining & Events segment. This role is pivotal in the organization as it combines hands-on culinary leadership with operational management across multiple accounts. As a Bench Chef, you will function as a dynamic culinary leader who provides critical support and coverage during times of transition, peak periods, or employee absences. This role is essential to maintaining food quality, safety standards, and exemplary guest experiences while fostering team development.

In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with Chef Managers and the operations leadership team to uphold and execute brand standards and culinary programs. Your responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations such as production, staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with food safety protocols. As an executive leader, you will also play a vital role in training and mentoring kitchen teams, ensuring effective onboarding, and driving performance standards. Beyond operational oversight, the Executive Chef supports client relations by maintaining a professional presence and helping deliver contractual expectations and excellent service.

This role demands a motivated culinary professional with a minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience in culinary settings, preferably with exposure to multi-unit or high-volume foodservice operations. Certification such as ServSafe is required, as is the willingness to travel frequently within assigned regions to provide pivotal onsite leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract foodservice, hospitality, corporate dining, or attraction venues, coupled with menu development and program execution skills. Compensation for this position starts at $74,000 per year with bonus potential, making it a rewarding opportunity for career growth within a respected company.

Working at Lancer Hospitality means joining a team dedicated to innovation, exemplary service, and a collaborative working atmosphere. Employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time staff, voluntary insurance options, commuter benefits, as well as retirement plans such as a 401(k). Additional perks include paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to employee assistance programs, ensuring a balanced and supportive workplace. Lancer Hospitality fosters an inclusive environment valuing diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from individuals of varied backgrounds to contribute to the company’s ongoing success and client satisfaction.