CULINARY CONSULTANT - CHARTWELLS HIGHER EDUCATION - REMOTE

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$105,000 - $115,000Other Forms of Compensation: 15% Bonus PotentialAt over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization.

We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job SummaryEngage. Assess. Analyze. Develop. Driven by stability and innovation, our elevated solutions speak directly to client needs, while our teams of experts stand ready to ensure successful outcomes. As part of Chartwells Higher Education, delivering on our promises, we’ll engage leadership to support the business with dedicated resources that guarantee effective operations from sourcing to service, as well as implementing successful long term strategic plans.

We empower our personnel to drive business objectives, manage the ongoing growth of the program and achieve and maintain operational excellence. This position will provide value-added culinary leadership, training, and action planning to enhance our culinary operations at the assigned account. In addition, you will access food and labor costs including waste reduction while recommending long-term solutions to benefit productivity and margin enhancement. This is a remote role and will cover the Western US and Central US region. The preferred candidate will be located in these regions with easy access to a major airport.

Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Senior Culinary Consultant to drive account success by consulting on all aspects of culinary operations through analysis during on-site visits and providing recommendations for improvement. Provide kitchen/operations assessment for account by collaborating with team members to build action plans and training to address short and long-term goals. Collaborate, identify and recommend areas of continuous improvement for products, processes, and procedures in menu development and delivery for account. Provide and deliver conclusions from culinary assessment to assist and implement account’s business goals.

Demonstrate potential solutions including culinary, ideation, multi-task preparation, waste reduction, and presentation of product. Assist account in establishing and executing strategic purchasing initiatives to drive revenues and contract utilization. Provide reporting to measure impact of culinary activities for tracking, key performance indicators, and account review. Serve as product knowledge expert for support and training staff in on new initiatives and skill enhancement. Support culinary activities at new account openings. Promote process improvements, service enhancements, and solutions within account. Actively pursue continuous learning of industry knowledge to ensure selection and delivery of best insights for account.

QualificationsThree plus years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training Culinary degree preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred but not required Strong culinary background and/or operational background preferred in multi-unit management Menu development and/or training experience is a plus Demonstrated experience as a solution provider and problem solver Strong organizational skills needed to manage multiple projects Excellent professional presentation and interpersonal skills combined with outstanding verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in groups as well as individually while holding multiple stakeholders accountable to outcomes Proven ability to multi-task within concurrent projects with quick deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Ability to travel up to 65% annually Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http:

//www. compass-usa. com/our-story/)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. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement 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 Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https: //www. compass-usa. com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED. pdf) for paid time off benefits informationReq ID: 1432202Chartwells HECINDY SCHOENFELD[[req_classification]]If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa. com