Executive Chef, University Dining — 12 PM–10 PM

Job overview

The Executive Chef, University Dining — 12 PM–10 PM role is onsite in Johnson City, TN. Compensation is not specified. The chef leads culinary operations for a large, multi-unit university dining program serving students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role oversees culinary execution, menu development, staff growth, food safety, and financial performance across residential dining, retail, catering, concessions, and VIP services. Its purpose is to deliver consistent food quality and customer satisfaction while advancing the dining program’s operations and concepts.

What you'll do

• Lead culinary operations across a multi-unit dining program
• oversee menu planning, recipes, preparation, and production
• direct, coach, and train culinary and utility staff
• maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency
• oversee catering and retail culinary operations
• develop culinary concepts and menu offerings
• manage food and labor costs, budgets, and performance indicators
• maintain food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and physical safety programs
• oversee inventory, ordering, production, and food management systems
• partner with management, catering teams, clients, and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

full-time

onsite

johnson city tn

inspiraco

university dining

culinary leadership

menu development

catering

food safety

haccp

12 pm–10 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Large-scale university dining leadership spanning residential dining, national brands, local concepts, concessions, catering, and VIP services. The stated shift is 12 PM–10 PM.

About the employer

Inspiraco is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.