Executive Chef - Join the Team!

Metz Culinary Management is a rapidly expanding leader in the onsite dining and support services industry, known for its family-driven culture and commitment to delivering exceptional restaurant-inspired hospitality. With a team of over 7,000 dedicated professionals, Metz Culinary Management emphasizes a shared passion for quality food, outstanding service, and personal growth within its workforce. The company prides itself on fostering an environment that supports career advancement and enriches personal development by reinforcing its core values, attributes, and strategic focus daily across all levels of the organization. We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at Arcadia University in Glenside, PA. This position offers a competitive salary range of 70,000 to 80,000 dollars, depending on experience. The role demands a culinary master with a mentoring leadership style who can inspire and guide a dynamic team in a busy, multi-outlet environment. If you have strong culinary skills and a passion for innovative, trending, and diverse menus, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in elevating our dining experiences. The Executive Chef will oversee the management of a high-volume 'all you care to eat' board operation alongside supporting a bustling retail dining location. In addition to daily operational leadership, the role includes planning and executing upscale catering events including prestigious on-campus weddings and other special occasions. This position requires a leader who can blend creativity with impeccable operational management to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in an institutional culinary setting such as a university, hospital, district chef role, senior living facility, or corporate dining environment. Experience in healthcare dining within a multi-outlet operation is highly preferred, given the complexity and volume of service expectations. We value candidates with robust restaurant management knowledge, superb communication skills, and a deep understanding of menu implementation that results in stunning food presentations. A culinary degree is strongly preferred, solid supervisory experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef is essential, alongside a high-volume background and strong catering expertise. Joining Metz Culinary Management means becoming part of an organization that values leadership grounded in mentorship, creativity, and fun. This culture fosters talent development and empowers chefs to push culinary boundaries while maintaining a positive and productive team atmosphere. Our commitment to excellence and quality positions us as an employer of choice in the industry, offering a supportive workplace with abundant opportunities for career advancement. If you are ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-volume setting and share our passion for culinary excellence and service, we encourage you to apply and become a key driver in our ongoing success.

• 3-5 plus years supervisory experience as sous chef or executive chef
• high volume background
• institutional facility or multi-outlet experience preferred
• impeccable communication skills
• strong restaurant management knowledge
• thorough knowledge of menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas
• strong catering experience
• culinary degree strongly preferred