Executive Chef - College Foodservice
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Meriwether Godsey is looking for an Executive Chef responsible for leading and managing a high-volume, multi-unit food production program, as well as special events and high-end catering for a dining program at Sweet Briar College located in Amherst, VA. Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence, a s trong working sustainability knowledge, as well as a passion and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity including women-led initiatives. Communicate daily and delegate daily duties with production staff on all food production activities. Purchase organically and locally produced foods, including on-site greenhouse, and work alongside production staff to incorporate these products into recipe and menu offerings on a daily basis. Ensure proper food temperatures are reached, maintained, and recorded; ensure daily records of food usage, organization of storage/cooler areas, and other compliance regulations are kept. engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback. Deliver high-end catering. Assist in Back of House phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to set, monitor, and achieve operating and financial goals. Associate's degree or five or more years of related food service experience. ~5+ Years' experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, High-Volume Dining, and/or Multi-Unit experience required. ~ Account and Project Management Skills. ~ Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards. ~ ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred. Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more! Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Central Virginia market! We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic makeup, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status or veteran status and all other statuses protected by federal, state, and local law. Meriwether Godsey está buscando un chef ejecutivo responsable de liderar y administrar un programa de producción de alimentos de gran volumen y de unidades múltiples, así como eventos especiales y catering de alto nivel para un programa de comidas en Sweet Briar College ubicado en Amherst, VA. Comunicarse diariamente y delegar tareas diarias con el personal de producción en todas las actividades de producción de alimentos. Comprar alimentos producidos de forma orgánica y local, incluido un invernadero en el lugar, y trabajar junto con el personal de producción para incorporar estos productos en las recetas y menús diarios. Supervisar el desarrollo, las compras y la producción del menú, incorporando las últimas tendencias y prácticas. Ofrecer catering de alta gama. Se requieren más de 5 años de experiencia en operación de servicios de alimentos por contrato, gestión de catering de alta gama, comidas de gran volumen y/o experiencia en unidades múltiples. Se prefiere la certificación ServSafe® Food Protection Manager.