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Metz Culinary Management

Executive Chef

Ave Maria, FL · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

Must have Executive and/or Sous Chef experience in preferably an institution style, multi-outlet setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining setting. Requirements ...

Compass Group PLC

$30/hr

Chef Casual Chef - Roving role $30 p/h + 25% casual loading. Gold Coast locations, QLD * Work across premium school locations from Runaway Bay, Southport to Merrimac! * Monday - Friday, Casual ...

Grand Living at Coral Gables

Sous Chef

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

College or Culinary School Degree, required. * Combination of education and experience equivalent ... Benefits For the Sous Chef, we offer competitive compensation & full benefits package for full-time ...

Grand Living

Sous Chef

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

College or Culinary School Degree, required. * Combination of education and experience equivalent ... Benefits For the Sous Chef, we offer competitive compensation & full benefits package for full-time ...

Addington Place College Harbor

Sous Chef

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Addington Place at College Harbor, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community is a senior living ... The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Food & Beverage Director with meal/menu planning ...

Life Care Companies, LLC

Sous Chef

Seminole, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef starting at $20 - $22 Lake Seminole Square is looking for an experienced and dependable ... Culinary education or two years college. One year of supervisory experience. * Ability to plan and ...

The Arlington of Naples

Sous Chef

Seminole, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef starting at $20 - $22 Lake Seminole Square is looking for an experienced and dependable ... Culinary education or two years college. One year of supervisory experience. * Ability to plan and ...

Life Care Services

Sous Chef

Seminole, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef starting at $20 - $22 Lake Seminole Square is looking for an experienced and dependable ... Culinary education or two years college. One year of supervisory experience. * Ability to plan and ...

Life Care Services

Sous Chef

Seminole, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef starting at $20 - $22 Lake Seminole Square is looking for an experienced and dependable ... Culinary education or two years college. One year of supervisory experience. * Ability to plan and ...

Asbury Village

Sous Chef

Seminole, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef starting at $20 - $22 Lake Seminole Square is looking for an experienced and dependable ... Culinary education or two years college. One year of supervisory experience. * Ability to plan and ...

Heritage at Irene Woods

Sous Chef

Seminole, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Sous Chef starting at $20 - $22 Lake Seminole Square is looking for an experienced and dependable ... Culinary education or two years college. One year of supervisory experience. * Ability to plan and ...

Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

Executive Chef

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

$62K - $86K/yr

The Executive Chef supervises and coordinates culinary activities for all dining venues: Bistro ... College or Culinary School Degree, required. * Combination of education and experience equivalent ...

Grand Living at Coral Gables

Sous Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

College or Culinary School Degree, required. * Combination of education and experience equivalent ... Benefits For the Sous Chef, we offer competitive compensation & full benefits package for full-time ...

Grand Living at Coral Gables

Sous Chef

Coral Gables, FL

$47K - $64K/yr

College or Culinary School Degree, required. * Combination of education and experience equivalent ... Benefits For the Sous Chef, we offer competitive compensation & full benefits package for full-time ...

Sage

Sous Chef

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

You will be assisting the Executive Chef/Owner and Chef de Cuisine in maintaining the operation of ... Some college and/or advanced training in food and beverage management plus 1 year of related ...

Grand Living

Executive Chef

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

$62K - $86K/yr

The Executive Chef supervises and coordinates culinary activities for all dining venues: Bistro ... College or Culinary School Degree, required. * Combination of education and experience equivalent ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for college chef in Florida is $47,822.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,400.00 and $56,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A College Chef is responsible for preparing and overseeing meals in a college or university dining facility. They plan menus, ensure food quality and safety, manage kitchen staff, and accommodate dietary restrictions. The role often involves balancing nutrition, budget constraints, and large-scale food production. College Chefs may also collaborate with students and faculty to create diverse meal options.

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To thrive as a College Chef, you need strong culinary skills, experience in high-volume food preparation, and often a degree or certification in culinary arts or food safety. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, menu planning software, and compliance with health and safety regulations is typically required. Leadership, teamwork, and time management are crucial soft skills for coordinating among kitchen staff and adapting to busy campus schedules. These competencies are vital for delivering consistent, high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary needs within a fast-paced college environment.

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College Chefs often face the challenge of preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality, consistency, and accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions and preferences. Workdays can involve managing a team, scheduling staff, and ensuring that all health and safety regulations are strictly followed. The dynamic environment requires flexibility to adjust menus based on seasonal ingredients, student feedback, and special campus events. However, this role offers the opportunity to be creative in menu planning and to impact student satisfaction and well-being directly through nutritious dining options.

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Infographic showing various College Chef job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,822 per year, or $23 per hour.

Executive Chef

Ave Maria, FL • On-site

Metz Culinary Management
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$64K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Executive Chef
Location: Ave Maria University, Ave Maria FL
Salary: 80-83K
Now seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to lead our AMAZING Culinary Team in a busy and multi-outlet University Dining setting. We are seeking a culinary master with a mentoring leadership style, and polished communication skills. Experience in a Higher Education setting is desired, but will consider Chefs with institutional background that includes retail, catering, and cafe operations experience in a large multi-outlet setting.
Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for Rock Star Executive Chef who shares our passion for Food and Service and Leadership. We are seeking a Culinary Leader, with a passion for Food, Service and AMAZING Presentations.
Our Executive Chef must have a mentoring management style creating a culture of fun, creativity and growth. If you have the CULINARY CHOPS and passion for current, trending and diverse menus, and are ready to hit the ground running in a fast paced, high volume setting, we would like to hear from you! Must have Executive and/or Sous Chef experience in preferably an institution style, multi-outlet setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining setting.
Requirements:
  • 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience as Sous Chef or Executive Chef
  • High Volume background
  • Institutional facility or multi-outlet experience preferred
  • Impeccable communication Skills
  • Strong Restaurant Management knowledge
  • Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas
  • Strong Catering Experience
  • Culinary Degree strongly preferred

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.
As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.
We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.

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