Job Details
Posting Number: PG194751EP
Working Title: Executive Catering Chef
Anticipated Hiring Range: $81,000 - $84,327
Work Schedule: Hours are variable based on business needs, may include evening and weekend shifts.
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Department: Dining Administration
Essential Job Duties:
NC State Dining is seeking a visionary, high-energy Executive Catering Chef to steer our thriving $4M catering operation and oversee retail food production at the bustling Talley Student Union. In this dynamic administrative and culinary leadership role, you will balance creative artistry with operational excellence—crafting everything from daily retail favorites to high-profile, VIP events like the Chancellor’s dinners.
What You’ll Do
Culinary Artistry & Innovation
- Set the Standard: Develop, test, and standardize innovative menus and recipes that incorporate modern food trends and elevate the campus dining experience.
- Flawless Execution: Oversee high-volume production while maintaining fine-dining execution, technical precision (“just-in-time” production), and visually stunning plating for VIP events.
- Tech-Driven Kitchen: Utilize industry software (NetMenu) to manage recipes, forecast accurately, and streamline production schedules.
Kitchen Leadership & Operations
- Inspire the Team: Direct, schedule, and mentor a talented Back-of-House (BOH) team, including the unit chef, sous chefs, and cooks.
- Smart Financial Management: Manage labor and food costs to hit financial targets, overseeing inventory, procurement, and budget planning without sacrificing quality.
- Grow Talent: Lead the hiring, onboarding, and continuous professional development of kitchen staff, building a collaborative, growth-oriented workplace culture.
Gold-Standard Safety & Customer Service
- Maintain Excellence: Ensure the kitchen consistently achieves a Grade A sanitation rating (95% or better) in alignment with ServSafe and Wake County Health Department guidelines.
- Client-Centric Focus: Partner closely with Front-of-House (FOH) teams, nutritionists, and campus partners to customize events, resolve issues quickly, and deliver exceptional customer service.
