SENIOR CAMPUS Executive CHEF - Marist University - Poughkeepsie, NY

Position: SENIOR CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF - Marist University - Poughkeepsie, NY
Gourmet

** Salary:**   **$100,000 - $110,000*
* ** Other Forms of Compensation:
** Bonus Eligible

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* Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday*
* At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation's Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

** Job Summary*
* ** Working as a Senior Executive Chef
** will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself!  The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit insuring on trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management and development.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations

+ Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team

+ Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus

+ Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements

+ Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Culinary degree preferred

+ Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred

+ Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

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Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective

+ Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader

+ Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

+ Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet)

+ Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate

+ Serv Safe® Certification

** Apply to Gourmet Dining today!*
* _Gourmet Dining is a member of Compass Group USA_

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** Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.*
* ** Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.*
* ** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.*
* ** Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.*
* ** Associates at Gourmet Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.*
* + Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Personal Leave

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  ( Wage Transparency   for paid time off benefits information.

** Req :
** 1481922

Gourmet

KRISTINA MCCARTHY