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A top-ranked university hospitality operation is seeking a talented and creative Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a premier business school campus in Virginia. This role offers a rare blend of structure and creative freedom, ideal for a chef who thrives in a professional, forward-thinking environment with the flexibility to design and execute their own menus.

Executive Chef – Benefits & Compensation

Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary
Full health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off and sick days
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Executive Chef – Responsibilities & Key Functions

Lead all culinary operations for a high-profile business education campus
Oversee menu design, development, and rollout for dining and catering programs
Plan and execute VIP events, faculty functions, and corporate receptions
Hire, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team
Maintain quality, safety, and service standards across all departments
Collaborate with senior leadership to drive guest satisfaction and innovation

Executive Chef – Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef
Background in corporate dining, higher education, or hospitality leadership preferred
Proven ability to create and execute menus that balance creativity with operational excellence
Experience managing catering and event production
Strong leadership and team-development skills
Commitment to food quality, presentation, and safety standards

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 167768

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.