This position is based on site in Urbana, IL. Relocation assistance is available for this role.

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity, and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts, and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

Working as a Senior Executive Chef will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit ensuring on trend, efficient, safe, and sanitary food production. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls, and staff management and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining, and catering operations.
• Trains, develops, and provides inspirational leadership to the local culinary team.
• Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness, and high-quality culinary arts on campus.
• Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately.

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits.

Apply to Unidine today!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance/AD.
• Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state).
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, and the Internet).
• Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer, and associate.
• ServSafe® Certification.