EXECUTIVE CHEF III - UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO

Job Summary

Do you enjoy crafting and implementing innovative culinary solutions to customers? 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. With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance professionally and make an immediate impact in our culinary landscape! 

 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

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.  

Embark on a dynamic career journey with us, where innovation and creativity thrive, and your contributions make a tangible impact on campus life! Join our team and be part of crafting outstanding dining experiences at the University of Montevallo!