Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Dining Services-Central Office

Continuing

Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional weekend and evening shifts.

Targeted salary range: $63,000-$67,500

Less than 10%

Responsible for all culinary related aspects of the Dining Services department throughout campus, (residential, retail, bakery, commissary and catering operations). Create menus, develop recipes, determine equipment needs, oversee the production of a wide range of culinary cuisines, promote high quality food standards, execute menus for catering events, manage food and beverage service for catering and speak with University guests regarding food selection and ingredients. Maximize purchasing power to meet budgetary expectations on food cost in all culinary operations. Provide direction to the events sales team on menus and pricing, develop culinary training and supervise culinary staff in production standards and techniques for menu management systems.

Associate's Degree

Preferably in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Hospitality Services

ServSafe Food Certification.

Three years' work experience with a strong emphasis in catering and banquet services in a high volume banquet facility, hotel or institutional food service setting.
One year work experience in casual and fine dining.
Three years' work experience as an executive or assistant chef with supervisory training and leadership responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in determining, evaluating and controlling food costs, recipe costs, and menu pricing.

Ability to interact with a diverse and high volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.
Extensive knowledge of food and beverage products, pricing, presentation and portion control.
Ability to manage the daily events and operations, cost controls, guest service, food quality and preparations.
Ability to supervise, train and motivate multiple levels of managers and employees.
Possess strong mentoring skills.
Ability to resolve problems quickly and efficiently, in a calm and professional manner.
Knowledge of food trends and innovation in restaurants, catering, and fine dining and the ability to apply them to a university setting.
Knowledge of inventory, calculating cost-of-goods sold (COGS) and product movement.
Ability to create recipes and develop products.
Knowledge of culinary arts, cooking, service, and stewarding.
Possess excellent interpersonal and human resources skills.
Problem solving abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
Ability to judge food quality through taste, smell, texture and appearance.
Ability to teach advanced culinary skills to employees with various levels of experience.
Knowledge in menu and recipe development for standard cycle, special events, retail settings, and catering operations.
Skills and abilities to assist staff with preparation and presentation of special events for residential dining, catering and retail operations.

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Culinary Arts from an accredited culinary school or Food Management experience working with the title of Chef.
American Culinary Federation Certification as Executive Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef.
ServSafe Alcohol Certification or TIPS Certification.
Knowledge of University policies, procedures and systems.
Knowledge and/or experience with union contracts.
Experience using CBORD Food Service Suite or other menu management/recipe software.
Experience with a mixture of clientele from fast food to five star dining, large volume food preparation and service, multi-unit supervision, facility training programs and experience working in a university environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit application, cover letter and resume

Contact Information:

Julane Cappo, Associate Director of Human Resources-Compensation and Staffing, 906-227-1493

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.