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Lead with creativity and passion as Executive Chef, overseeing all aspects of campus dining and shaping memorable culinary experiences for students, faculty, and guests.

What You’ll Do:

Design and execute diverse, cost-efficient, and sustainable menus
Lead and mentor a culinary team, fostering growth and collaboration
Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure food quality and consistency
Manage budgets, food costs, labor, and vendor relationships
Enforce compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Stay current with culinary trends and integrate new ideas into dining services

Must-Have Qualifications:

Culinary degree + professional certifications
Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food safety
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment
Ability to stand/walk long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Higher education or large-scale food service leadership background
Budget management and vendor negotiation expertise
Experience creating sustainable, innovative dining programs

Perks & Benefits:

$1,000 sign-on bonus (after 90 days)
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance + PTO
401(k) with match + Tuition Reimbursement
Short- & Long-Term Disability + Referral Program
Pet Insurance & Travel/Entertainment Discounts
Employee & family meal plan discounts at client locations

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: 166048

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Charilynn McKennedy

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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.

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.