Executive Chef for High-Volume Catering Operations

6 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Chartwells Higher Education Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our high-volume catering operations at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.

The successful candidate will be responsible for spearheading menu development and preparation, ensuring client satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth.

This is a unique opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences for a vibrant academic community, ranging from small gatherings to large-scale events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement menus according to established guidelines for catering events.
  • Ensure quality control through standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
  • Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies within established guidelines.
  • Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safety handling, and equipment operation.
  • Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
Requirements
  • A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
  • Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
  • Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations and catering.
  • ServSafe Certification.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.

In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, and access to associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.



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