Senior Executive Chef

This position is based at our Urbana, IL site. Relocation assistance is available.

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry-leading hospitality food service group, Unidine, is driven by 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 nationwide. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. We believe that using the freshest ingredients creates the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends drives innovation, and providing team members with the right tools and resources helps them perform at their best. Join our award-winning team!

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Job Summary

As a Senior Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations across all areas of a unit, ensuring on-trend, efficient, safe, and sanitary food production. You'll be responsible for menu development, inventory management, purchasing, food cost controls, and staff management and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high culinary standards for retail, board meals, dining, and catering operations.
• Train, develop, and provide inspirational leadership to the local culinary team.
• Lead Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, food seasonality programs, health/wellness initiatives, and high-quality culinary arts on campus.
• Analyze ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and lead improvements.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain them to customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training
• Experience planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective
• Strong leadership skills and a desire to work with an industry leader
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, and the Internet)
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels (management, departmental, customer, and associate)
• ServSafe® Certification

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and 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.