EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA

Chartwells Higher Education is a distinguished leader in the on-campus dining industry, operating at over 300 colleges and universities across the United States. As part of Compass Group USA, Chartwells is known for transforming traditional dining services into innovative and engaging food experiences that promote social interaction and community building among students. The company prides itself on being food-forward, embracing cutting-edge culinary trends and technologies to enhance the student dining experience. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Chartwells plays a vital role in supporting the academic and social success of students by providing nutritious and appealing food options in welcoming environments. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging growth and development among its associates and maintaining a drug-free workplace culture. Chartwells offers many employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and more, making it an attractive and supportive place to work. We are currently seeking an Executive Sous Chef for catering services at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. This role is essential for ensuring the success of the food program by overseeing culinary functions and assisting in all phases of food preparation and service. The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for coordinating food production, planning menus, managing inventory, and controlling costs to meet the standards set by both the client and health regulations. The position requires a leader who can motivate, train, and develop back-of-house associates while maintaining high standards of freshness, presentation, and food safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers within a reputable and innovative food service organization. The company values associates who are hungry to learn, humble in their approach, and smart in their execution, aligning with Chartwells' mission to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. This is a full-time position that offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where creativity, teamwork, and excellence are highly valued.

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred