Executive Chef 3

Role Overview Working together, supporting your team, and reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you. Schedule: Sunday- Thursday (12 pm - 10 pm) Our Client is seeking an Executive Chef at ETSU in Johnson City, TN. East Tennessee State University (ETSU), located in Johnson City, TN, is a dynamic public institution serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors across a vibrant and rapidly growing campus.

ETSU Dining Services, managed by our Client, is a large, multi-unit operation, featuring resident dining, national brands, local concepts, concessions, and catering/VIP services. The Executive Chef plays a critical leadership role in shaping culinary excellence across this diverse and high-impact program.

Position Summary

Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution. Key Duties Implements & coordinates the culinary function. Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.

Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards. Manages catering & retail areas. Customer & Client satisfaction. Financial management to include food cost & labor management. Manages food & physical safety programs. What You'll Do Ensure our Client Culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality, are implemented; Have a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems; Implement those systems and ensure ongoing compliance across campus.

Oversee concept development, menu design, and the implementation of new culinary concepts; Driving innovation and excellence in the university's dining program to meet the diverse needs and tastes of the student body and staff; Promote customer loyalty and brand image, diagnose customer needs, and recommend appropriate products or services.