EXECUTIVE CHEF III - UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Campus Executive Chef III at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, AL. You will be a lead culinarian within our dining programs. As a key leader in our dining programs, you'll spearhead menu development and preparation, infusing creativity and precision into every dish. This role entails supervising budgeting and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Complete and apply daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Supervise and train chefs, cooks and other team members on food preparation/ presentation, safe food handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Ensure the implementation of culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food quality.
• Manage inventory of food and non-food supplies, maintaining compliance with established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Follow federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures, as evidenced through audits conducted by local health departments and third-party entities.
• Aid in the forecasting of food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Experience in high-volume, hands-on foodservice operations.
• Must be experienced with computers.
• ServSafe® Certified.

Why the University of Montevallo?

• Home of the Falcons, known for creativity, community, and school spirit
• Alabama’s only public liberal arts university, offering small classes and personal attention
• A campus rooted in the arts, with strong programs in education, theatre, business, and social sciences
• A scenic, historic campus with brick pathways, green spaces, and a close-knit feel
• A welcoming dining scene that encourages fresh ideas and campus-wide collaboration

Why Montevallo, AL?

• A peaceful, artistic small town surrounded by nature yet only 30 miles to Birmingham, AL
• A vibrant local arts community with galleries, festivals, and creative energy
• Walkable, friendly neighborhoods with a strong sense of community
• Easy access to hiking, parks, and outdoor activities across central Alabama
• Local cafés and restaurants that give the town its cozy, Southern charm

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retailer Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

• Sharon McNeely
• Req ID: 1546014
• Chartwells Higher Ed