Campus Executive Chef

The Dining Services Department at Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Campus Executive Chef. This role is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the campus dining facilities including, but not limited to; student dining areas, monastery, retirement center, and catering within the St. John s Community. This role requires a seasoned culinary professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for food quality, and the ability to manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. The Campus Executive Chef plays a crucial role in menu development, food production, staff training, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding CSB and SJU, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about. Responsibilities Leadership/Management: Assist the Executive Director in recruiting, hiring, and training of new employees. Provide supervision, support, and counsel for culinary team employees. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members. Implement innovative culinary techniques and concepts to enhance the dining experience. Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, and professional growth. Collaborate in long range departmental planning, including selection of food service equipment and facilities planning. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Menu Development/Food Production: Collaborate with stakeholders to create menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs. Stay abreast of food trends, industry developments, and customer feedback to continuously refine and update menus. Develop and oversees adherence to standards, policies, and procedures in order to provide consistent and quality food products and services. Work with the Catering Manager in menu planning and development of catering guides. Source high-quality ingredients and establish relationships with vendors and suppliers. Oversee and assist with food preparation and execution for residential dining, catering, cash operations, and other events. Utilize standardized recipes to ensure the highest standards in product quality including appearance, consistency, and taste. Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager, Service supervisors and staff to monitor food costs and inventory levels to ensure profitability and minimize waste. Forecast residential dining numbers with the Menu Manager & Data Specialist. Operations: Develop and implement efficient workflows and production schedules to optimize kitchen operations. Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and Menu Manager to create on-trend concepts utilizing existing equipment and staff that will appeal to current student population. Maintain and enforce standards of sanitation and safety as established by Saint John s University, local, state, and federal health authorities. Maintain equipment and work areas in neat, clean, and safe condition.