Executive Chef (Bryant University)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Executive Chef at Bryant University in Providence, RI.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise the kitchen, preparation, and presentation of foods by chefs, cooks and other team members, overseeing that all the food items are prepared as determined by our culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Hire, orientate and train team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality are met
• Create and manage production team member schedules
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment in accordance with company vendor policies
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results
• Plan and supervise special events
• Handle any food preparation issues (i.e. food shortages, excesses, outdated products, poor quality) by taking action to correct problems

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen
• Culinary certification preferred
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies
• Creativity and passion to help our team produce innovative dishes
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• A passion towards safety and sanitation
• Ability to create a talented staff to provide consistency in all food and service functions
• Professional appearance
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities
• The compensation for this position is between $100k-$105k.

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

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