Executive Chef

Job overview

The Executive Chef role is onsite at Union University in Jackson, TN, with compensation of $70,000–$75,000 per year plus bonus opportunities. Creative Dining Services partners with organizations including colleges and universities to create dining experiences and bring people together through hospitality. The chef oversees campus culinary operations and develops the kitchen team while maintaining standards for food quality, presentation, nutrition, safety, and service. The role works with Dining Services leadership and university partners to improve the dining program and support a successful campus operation.

What you'll do

• Oversee campus culinary operations, food production, staffing, and execution
• hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop kitchen team members
• oversee menu development, recipe execution, production planning, and presentation
• maintain food quality, nutrition, and safety standards
• manage purchasing, inventory, production volumes, and food and labor costs
• maintain production records and organized kitchen systems
• collaborate with campus partners and participate in Food Committee meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

jackson tn

creative dining services

union university

$70k–$75k/year

bonus opportunities

culinary operations

menu development

kitchen leadership

food safety

servsafe

campus dining

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• DailyPay
• partner-company discounts
• pet insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires culinary arts education or equivalent experience, at least five years of professional chef experience, five to seven years leading a culinary team, and ServSafe certification. ServSafe Allergen certification and American Culinary Federation membership are preferred.

About the employer

Creative Dining Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.