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Executive Culinary Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

The Executive Chef oversees and manages culinary and financial operations to meet service, production, and presentation standards. The Executive Chef applies culinary techniques to food preparation ...

Executive Chef

Goshen, IN · On-site

$70K/yr

The Executive Chef oversees and manages culinary and financial operations to meet service, production, and presentation standards. The Executive Chef applies culinary techniques to food preparation ...

The Executive Chef oversees and manages culinary and financial operations to meet service, production, and presentation standards. The Executive Chef applies culinary techniques to food preparation ...

Lead all hotel culinary operations in the Executive Chef's absence - maintaining food quality, freshness, and full compliance with health department regulations and food safety standards across every ...

Executive Chef

Indianapolis, IN

$68K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary ... Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of ...

Executive Chef

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary ... Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of ...

Executive Chef

Indianapolis, IN

$68K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary ... Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of ...

Executive Chef

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary ... Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of ...

Executive Chef 1

Valparaiso, IN

$60K - $83K/yr

This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you've been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider joining our ...

Executive Chef (7229)

Evansville, IN · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

If you have a passion for the culinary arts and possess great leadership skills, we want YOU ... Executive Chef responsibilities include but are not limited to creating exceptional culinary ...

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Executive Culinary information

What is the difference between Executive Culinary vs Executive Chef?

AspectExecutive CulinaryExecutive Chef
CredentialsOften requires culinary certifications, culinary degree, or extensive experienceTypically requires culinary degree and extensive culinary experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple culinary operations, manages culinary teams, and develops menusLeads kitchen staff, manages food preparation, and ensures quality standards
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large hospitality groups, hotel chains, and corporate culinary settingsCommonly used in restaurants, hotels, and culinary institutions

Executive Culinary and Executive Chef roles both require culinary expertise and leadership skills. However, Executive Culinary often encompasses broader oversight of multiple culinary outlets or operations, while an Executive Chef primarily focuses on kitchen management and food quality in a specific restaurant or establishment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Culinary jobs in Indiana?

The most popular types of Culinary jobs in Indiana are:

Executive Chef, Assistant Director

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

312th of 618 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Executive Chef, Assistant Director
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Support the mission of Purdue Dining & Culinary by providing strategic culinary leadership for one of the nation's largest collegiate residential dining programs, serving more than 5 million meals annually. This position is responsible for leading the culinary vision and execution within residential dining operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, affordability, innovation, and guest satisfaction.
The Executive Chef serves as the senior culinary leader for residential dining and works closely with Executive Sous Chefs and dining operations leadership to strengthen culinary consistency, operational efficiency, staff development, and student dining experiences across all residential dining locations.
What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Seven years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume food service operations.
  • Experience managing multiple production kitchens and large teams.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations, menu engineering, cost controls, and inventory management.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

What is helpful:
  • Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or equivalent culinary certification.
  • ServSafe Manager Certification.
  • Experience in higher education dining, healthcare, hospitality, or contract food service.
  • Experience supporting residential dining programs serving 10,000+ meals daily
  • Experience with sustainability initiatives and special dietary programs

Additional Information:
  • To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
  • https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately

Who We Are at Purdue University:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University
Education
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree
Experience
Minimum of 6 to 7 years of experience
FLSA Status
Exempt

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