Position: Executive Chef- Cheyney University
About: The Executive Chef at Cheyney University’s Dining Facility plays a pivotal role in leading the culinary operations, overseeing menu creation, food preparation, staff management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards to provide a high-quality dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. Cheyney University is a historically Black university located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, USA, founded in 1837, committed to providing education to African American students. Thompson Hospitality, the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company, provides hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations, and maintenance management with a mission to provide a positive experience in every relationship.
Requirements: Culinary degree from an accredited institution and relevant professional certifications; proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a high-level culinary leadership role; comprehensive knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food safety standards; experience with higher level education food service and dining facility is preferred; exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage a diverse culinary team; proficient computer skills, including culinary software and Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits: health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), matched up to 4%, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, pet insurance, discounts: hotels, travel, tickets, restaurants, employees and their relatives eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while attending school
