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This role oversees high-volume food production across residential dining, retail concepts, concessions, and catering services supporting students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. This is a high-volume, multi-unit university dining operation requiring strong leadership, hands-on culinary execution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Executive Chef 3 to lead culinary operations within a large, multi-unit university dining program in Johnson City, TN. This role oversees high-volume food production across residential dining, retail concepts, concessions, and catering services supporting students, faculty, staff, and campus guests.The Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring consistent food quality, operational excellence, financial performance, and strong team leadership in a fast-paced institutional foodservice environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead daily culinary operations across multiple dining and catering units </li><li>Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portioning, presentation, and food quality standards </li><li>Oversee menu planning, concept development, and implementation of new culinary programs </li><li>Manage full-cycle catering operations from planning through execution </li><li>Supervise, train, and develop culinary staff, including cooks and utility workers </li><li>Monitor and manage food cost, labor cost, and budget performance (P&L accountability) </li><li>Implement and maintain foodservice systems for inventory, ordering, and production </li><li>Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, food safety regulations, and sanitation policies </li><li>Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strong customer satisfaction </li><li>Drive innovation to meet diverse dining needs across a large campus environment </li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in high-volume foodservice operations</li><li>Minimum 3 years of functional experience in foodservice (university dining, hospitality, catering, healthcare, military, multi-unit restaurants, or similar environments) </li><li>Proven experience managing food and labor costs, including budget or P&L responsibility </li><li>Hands-on experience managing catering operations end-to-end</li><li>Working knowledge of automated systems for inventory, ordering, and food production </li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Multi-unit or institutional dining leadership experience (university or large campus preferred) </li><li>Experience in large-scale catering or multi-concept foodservice operations </li><li>Background in improving operational efficiency, food quality, or cost control </li><li>Experience in national brand, hospitality, or large institutional foodservice environments </li></ul>Work EnvironmentThis is a high-volume, multi-unit university dining operation requiring strong leadership, hands-on culinary execution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.What We Offer<ul><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>401(k) with company match </li><li>Paid Time Off and Company Holidays </li><li>Career growth and advancement opportunities </li><li>Tuition reimbursement programs </li><li>Wellness and employee support programs </li><li>Additional benefits provided upon hire </li></ul>Why This RoleThis is a high-impact leadership position responsible for shaping culinary excellence across a large university dining program. The Executive Chef will play a key role in driving quality, consistency, innovation, and operational success across multiple foodservice platforms.

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Executive Chef – University Dining Services

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The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in large-scale catering, banquet operations, or institutional food service, with a proven ability to manage high-volume events, drive client satisfaction, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. This role oversees complex catering services across campus, supporting residential dining, retail operations, and full-service catering for university and community events.

Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Catering Manager to lead high-volume catering operations within a dynamic university dining environment in Johnson City, Tennessee. This role oversees complex catering services across campus, supporting residential dining, retail operations, and full-service catering for university and community events.The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in large-scale catering, banquet operations, or institutional food service, with a proven ability to manage high-volume events, drive client satisfaction, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and oversee daily catering operations, including planning, production, delivery, and execution of events </li><li>Manage high-volume catering sales and service delivery, including VIP and multi-event days </li><li>Partner with clients to design customized catering and conference service experiences </li><li>Supervise and develop catering staff through scheduling, delegation, training, and performance management </li><li>Ensure accuracy and quality across all catering orders, event sheets, and service execution </li><li>Oversee inventory, procurement, invoicing, and product delivery processes </li><li>Manage budgets and control costs across labor, food, equipment, and materials </li><li>Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards </li><li>Coordinate with culinary, sales, and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery </li><li>Utilize workforce management systems (e.g., Kronos or similar) for scheduling and payroll oversight </li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience </li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in catering, food service management, or food production</li><li>Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a catering or hospitality environment </li><li>Proven experience managing high-volume catering operations ($1.5M+ annual catering or equivalent scale)</li><li>Experience executing multiple events per day, including VIP or high-profile functions </li><li>Strong background in labor management, cost control, and operational planning </li><li>Experience collaborating across sales, culinary, and service teams </li></ul>Preferred ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following environments is highly desirable:<ul><li>University or campus dining services </li><li>Hospital or healthcare food service operations </li><li>Corporate dining or large-scale catering programs </li><li>Conference centers, banquet operations, or hospitality catering companies </li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Sign-on bonus eligibility (details provided during the interview process) </li><li>Relocation assistance available </li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including: </li><li><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>401(k) with employer match </li><li>Paid time off and company holidays </li><li>Career development and tuition assistance programs </li><li>Wellness and employee support programs </li></ul></li></ul>Why Join UsThis is a leadership opportunity within a high-impact university dining program where catering plays a central role in campus life. You will lead a skilled team, manage large-scale events, and contribute directly to service excellence, operational growth, and client satisfaction.

Catering Manager – University Dining & High-Volume Events

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You will manage a complex catering operation exceeding $1.5M in annual catering volume, ensuring seamless execution of events, strong financial performance, and exceptional client satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role oversees a dynamic university dining and catering program delivering residential dining, retail services, and full-service catering for campus and community events.

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead high-volume catering operations at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. This role oversees a dynamic university dining and catering program delivering residential dining, retail services, and full-service catering for campus and community events.You will manage a complex catering operation exceeding $1.5M in annual catering volume, ensuring seamless execution of events, strong financial performance, and exceptional client satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead end-to-end catering operations, including food production, inventory control, procurement, invoicing, and delivery coordination </li><li>Manage daily catering execution using catering systems, recipes, and operational tools to ensure accuracy and timeliness </li><li>Oversee catering sales and event planning in collaboration with clients, conference services, and campus stakeholders </li><li>Design and execute high-volume and VIP catering events, including multiple simultaneous functions </li><li>Supervise, schedule, and develop catering staff; assign priorities and monitor performance standards </li><li>Control labor, food, and operational costs while maintaining budget compliance and profitability goals </li><li>Maintain Kronos (or equivalent) timekeeping, payroll, and labor scheduling accuracy </li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety, physical safety, and regulatory standards; promote a strong Zero Harm culture </li><li>Coordinate closely with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure flawless execution, including last-minute event requests </li><li>Maintain accurate event documentation and ensure full compliance with catering policies and procedures </li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience </li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in catering, food production, or food service management</li><li>Minimum 3 years of supervisory/management experience in catering or food service operations </li><li>Proven experience managing high-volume catering operations ($1.5M+ annual catering volume or equivalent scale)</li><li>Experience overseeing catering sales, event execution, and client relationship management </li><li>Strong background in labor, inventory, and cost control management </li><li>Experience using scheduling/timekeeping systems (Kronos or similar) </li><li>Ability to manage multiple high-priority events in a fast-paced environment </li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>University dining, campus catering, or institutional food service operations </li><li>Large-scale hospitality environments (conference centers, hospitals, corporate dining, stadium catering) </li><li>Experience managing VIP and high-profile events </li><li>Strong cross-functional coordination between sales, culinary, and service teams </li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Sign-on bonus eligible (details provided during interview process) </li><li>Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates </li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including: </li><li><ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision </li><li>401(k) with company match </li><li>Paid time off and holidays </li><li>Career development and tuition reimbursement programs </li></ul></li></ul>Equal OpportunityThis organization is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of background in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Catering Manager – University Dining & High-Volume Catering

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This role is responsible for managing catering sales, event execution, food production coordination, staffing, budgeting, and client satisfaction across a wide range of campus and VIP events. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, hands-on operational experience, and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

<h1>Catering Manager –  Dining & Events</h1><h2>Location</h2>Johnson City, Tennessee<h2>Position Overview</h2>We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee high-volume catering operations within a dynamic university dining environment. This role is responsible for managing catering sales, event execution, food production coordination, staffing, budgeting, and client satisfaction across a wide range of campus and VIP events.The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, hands-on operational experience, and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced hospitality setting.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring successful planning and execution of events</li><li>Manage high-volume catering functions, including VIP and special events</li><li>Coordinate closely with culinary, catering sales, conference services, and front-of-house teams</li><li>Supervise catering staff, including scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate delivery of catering services and event setups</li><li>Monitor labor costs, inventory, equipment usage, and operational expenses to maintain budget goals</li><li>Support catering revenue growth through strong client service and operational excellence</li><li>Manage invoice processing, procurement coordination, and event documentation</li><li>Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards</li><li>Handle multiple events simultaneously while maintaining high service standards</li><li>Utilize workforce management and scheduling systems to support labor planning and payroll processes</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree preferred</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in catering, hospitality, food production, or food service management</li><li>Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience within catering or hospitality operations</li><li>Experience managing high-volume catering programs and multiple concurrent events</li><li>Experience supporting VIP or high-profile events preferred</li><li>Strong background in budget management, labor control, inventory management, and operational planning</li><li>Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Experience with workforce management or timekeeping systems such as Kronos is a plus</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment</li></ul><h2>Preferred Skills</h2><ul><li>Catering management</li><li>Catering sales and event coordination</li><li>Food production and service operations</li><li>Inventory and procurement management</li><li>Labor cost control and budgeting</li><li>Staff scheduling and payroll coordination</li><li>Conference and event services</li><li>Food safety and sanitation compliance</li><li>Client relationship management</li></ul><h2>What's Offered</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation package</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans</li><li>Paid time off and company holidays</li><li>Career development and growth opportunities</li><li>Tuition reimbursement programs</li></ul><h2>Work Environment</h2>This position operates within a high-volume university dining and catering environment and requires flexibility to support evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.

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