Job Description

At Thompson Hospitality, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences across all our business sectors. Rooted in innovation and operational excellence, we are seeking a results-driven Corporate Chef to lead menu development and cost optimization efforts across our specialty dining group.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Corporate Chef with strong experience in menu costing, culinary systems, and corporate food service operations. This individual will play a key role in developing menus that are both creative and cost-effective, supporting financial performance and client satisfaction.

• Develop and standardize recipes and menus that meet quality, nutritional, and budgetary standards.
• Collaborate with unit managers and chefs to solve operational challenges and elevate the culinary experience.
• Accurately calculate food costs, portion yields, and plate margins using industry-standard costing tools.
• Utilize menu engineering and costing software (e.g., ChefTec, Culinary Software Services, FoodCo, or similar platforms).
• Work closely with Procurement and Finance to align menu strategies with food cost targets.
• Train culinary teams across units on standardized recipes, portion control, and best practices.
• Monitor food trends and corporate dining expectations to ensure culinary relevance and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field (advanced culinary certifications a plus).
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Culinary Director in a high-volume hospitality or food service environment.
• Strong culinary creativity and innovation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop unique and appealing menu concepts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate culinary teams.
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation principles, with a commitment to upholding industry standards.
• Proven track record of managing food costs, budgets, and inventory effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Join us at Thompson Hospitality and be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable culinary experiences for our guest. If you're a visionary culinary leader with a drive for innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. 

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Eligibility for discounted meal plan at HBCU client locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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