Executive Chef - Campus Dining

Executive Chef - Campus Dining Reading, MA

Description:

SAGE Dining Services® is expanding and seeking a highly qualified Executive Chef with high end catering and large volume production experience for a gorgeous independent day school in Reading, MA. This is a management salaried position year-round. At SAGE, we don't just serve meals—we create exceptional culinary experiences. Our chefs craft scratch-made menus featuring local and regional ingredients, innovative recipes, and advanced cooking techniques that elevate every dish. Our clients genuinely appreciate the hard work we put into each meal and recognize the passion infused into our menus. We seek a leader who shares our passion for culinary excellence and is committed to delivering stellar customer service, ensuring we exceed the community's expectations. If you're a culinary artist ready to lead in a fast-paced, innovative, high-volume environment and make a lasting impact through exceptional cuisine, apply today and bring your talent to the table!

Pay Type:

$80,000 - $85,000 Salary

Time Commitment:

Full Time Must work catering events: Some of the time What you'll get: Competitive salary and benefits. Collaborative environment. Emphasis on training and development. Opportunities for advancement. Mission based company with values you trust. Appreciative community. Tremendous amount of resources and tools at your fingertips. What you'll do: Plan cycle menus and lead daily production (hands on). Enforce safety protocols and lead by example. Deliver an outstanding example of customer service to your team and to the community we serve. Manage ordering and inventory. Deliver incredible catering events rivaling 5 star restaurants. Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing mentoring of the team. Participate in general location management with the Food Service management team. What you'll need: Customer service skills High end catering and high-volume banquet experience. Substantial culinary knowledge: trends, techniques, and processes. Menu planning and production experience. Minimum five years culinary experience. Minimum five years managing others in the kitchen. Ability to lead, not manage others and to mentor the team. Desire to mentor the team and lift others to continue a culture of extreme ownership. Happy disposition, both for community and team interactions. Awesome references and solid resume. Current ServSafe® certification, as well as local health department certification, where required. About SAGE As a Manager with SAGE, you'll lead a talented culinary team in a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future. At SAGE, Managers do more than oversee operations. They shape the dining experience for students, faculty, and staff with fresh, chef-inspired menus made from scratch. You'll guide your team, build strong client relationships, and make a lasting impact. We offer better work-life balance than restaurants, as well as ongoing training and real opportunities to grow. If you're excited about food, leadership, and making a difference, SAGE is the place for you! Management Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.

GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE.

Learn more at sagedining.com or connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations. Equal opportunity employer. If you're a candidate living in California or applying for a position in California, please visit sagedining.com/blog/post/156768/california-consumer-privacy-notice-to-california-employees-and-job-applicants for information regarding SAGE's California privacy practices.