Executive Chef

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience (typically 5 years or more) leading a culinary team, including banquet and catering leadership experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of food preparation, methods, techniques, and terminology used on food service operations.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated, active commitment to excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A strong understanding of and ability to research, replicate, and produce various types of world and local cuisines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a variety of individuals and groups while appreciating the unique contributions of individuals.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks as well as respond quickly and effectively to challenges.
• Experience with electronic food service systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification, as well as the ability to demonstrate departmental leadership in sanitation efforts.
• Ability to understand and work effectively with local vendor community.
• Ability to represent the department as a purchasing leader with vendors.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position.
• Certification by the American Culinary Federation as a Certified Executive Chef or the ability to earn certification within two years of hire.
• Experience in a higher education environment with knowledge of university business procedures, policies, and practices.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.