Are you ready to turn your passion for exceptional food into an unforgettable career opportunity?
SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an inspiring Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at a prestigious private college in beautiful Redding, CA. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic culinary team, elevate the campus dining experience, and make a lasting impact on a vibrant college community.
As the Executive Chef, you'll have the freedom to showcase your creativity through innovative, from-scratch menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients while honoring timeless culinary traditions. From elevating everyday dining to producing extraordinary, restaurant-quality catered events, every service is an opportunity to wow guests and exceed expectations.
We're looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader who thrives in both the kitchen and the dining room. You'll inspire your team through collaboration, lead with confidence, and embody a culture of genuine hospitality. You understand that exceptional food is only part of the experience; the lasting impression comes from how you make people feel.
If you're a passionate culinary professional who is ready to innovate, lead with purpose, and create extraordinary experiences every day, we want to hear from you.
Inspire your team. Elevate the dining experience. Build something exceptional. Apply today!
Salary Range: $71,000 - $75,000
Time Commitment: Full 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.
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This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.
Equal opportunity employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
