About the Role
Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within a large, multi-unit university dining program in Johnson City, Tennessee.
This hands-on leadership role will oversee culinary quality, menu development, food production, catering, staff training, food and labor costs, and food safety. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced food service environment and can lead teams while delivering an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily culinary operations across a large university dining program.
- Develop menus, recipes, and culinary concepts that meet diverse customer needs.
- Ensure food quality, recipe compliance, presentation, and production standards.
- Hire, train, coach, and develop culinary and utility staff.
- Manage catering operations from planning through execution.
- Partner with catering, retail, and management teams to deliver high-quality events and services.
- Manage food costs, labor costs, budgets, and operational performance.
- Use food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems effectively.
- Drive culinary innovation and continuous improvement across dining operations.
- Monitor and maintain HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and physical safety
standards.
- Build strong relationships with customers, clients, staff, and university stakeholders.
- Support customer satisfaction, brand standards, and overall dining program success.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 3+ years of management experience in food service or culinary operations.
- 3+ years of functional experience in restaurants, catering, institutional dining, university dining, or similar food service environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing food and labor costs, P&L, and budgets.
- Experience managing catering operations from planning through execution.
- Experience leading and training culinary teams.
- Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, and production systems.
- Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
- Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- $60,000–$80,000 base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness programs
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, training, and other relevant qualifications.
Work Schedule
Sunday–Thursday | 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
This is a full-time, on-site Executive Chef position supporting a large university dining operation in Johnson City, TN.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Premier Global Links LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.