Multi-Unit Executive Chef, Schwarzman Center

Yale University is a prestigious Ivy League institution located in New Haven, Connecticut, renowned globally for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. Yale not only fosters educational advancement but also plays a pivotal role in empowering its surrounding community through initiatives such as the New Haven Hiring Initiative, which promotes inclusive employment opportunities. As a workplace, Yale embodies a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment where talents from diverse backgrounds can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the university's mission and broader societal impact. The campus atmosphere is both stimulating and supportive, drawing highly skilled professionals dedicated to making a positive difference in education, research, and community engagement.

The position available is for a Multi-Unit Executive Chef at Yale's Schwarzman Center, a dynamic culinary leader role responsible for spearheading the culinary operations across five distinct retail dining locations within the center: Commons Food Hall, Elm Cafe/Sandwich Cafe, Ivy Grill, The Well, and Bow Wow, along with overseeing catering operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Schwarzman Center and collaborating closely with the Associate Director/Executive Chef for Auxiliary & Retail Operations, this role demands a seasoned professional who possesses outstanding culinary expertise combined with leadership acumen.

The Multi-Unit Executive Chef is charged with ensuring exceptional culinary quality and consistency across multiple venues, reinforcing sanitation standards, enhancing customer service experience, and leading comprehensive menu planning that meets diverse dietary needs and nutritional considerations. The role includes implementing standardized culinary processes and best practices that drive operational excellence and financial performance effectively. This position also involves managing the food and inventory systems, overseeing purchasing operations, and maintaining proper controls on supply usage.

Financial oversight is a key responsibility as the Executive Chef must review budgets, control food and labor costs, and make necessary operational adjustments to meet financial goals. The role also contributes to strategic planning, focusing on continuous improvement of culinary performance, staff training programs, and sustainability goals that align with Yale's commitment to environmental stewardship.

The chef will act as a culinary ambassador for the Schwarzman Center by engaging with the campus-wide culinary community, facilitating training and development initiatives, and integrating innovative culinary trends and technologies into the culinary curriculum. This opportunity offers a full-time, on-site position within a respected institution, with a competitive salary range of $82,000 to $131,500 and a focus on staff leadership, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction in a vibrant, educational environment.