EXECUTIVE CHEF - Landmark College - Putney, VT

Job Summary

Inspire Culinary Excellence at a Mission‑Driven College
Landmark College—is seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Executive Chef to lead a talented culinary team and elevate the campus dining experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional who thrives in a creative environment and is inspired by meaningful work.
If you are a chef who brings passion, leadership, and innovation to the kitchen every day, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a beautiful New England setting with a strong sense of community.

What You’ll Do

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations while ensuring a safe, sanitary, and high-performing work environment. Key responsibilities include:

Menu Leadership:
Plan regular and modified menus in alignment with established culinary and nutritional guidelines.

Culinary Execution:
Prepare or direct preparation of meals following corporate programs, standardized recipes, and presentation expectations. Taste completed meals to ensure exceptional quality.

Operational Excellence:
Complete and utilize production worksheets, waste logs, and maintain proper portioning standards.

Team Training & Development:
Train kitchen staff in cooking techniques, safety protocols, equipment operation, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Safety & Sanitation Oversight:
Establish and maintain cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas. Ensure team adherence to sanitation standards and company safety policies.

Inventory & Cost Management:
Maintain proper inventory of food and non-food supplies, staying within budget while ensuring availability of needed products. Manage use of leftover products per company guidelines.

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations as evidenced through inspections and audits.

Team Engagement:
Attend and participate in departmental meetings, staff development sessions, and professional programs.

Why Landmark College? 

• A scenic, peaceful environment ideal for chefs seeking work-life balance
• A strong, supportive community appreciative of quality, scratch-made cuisine
• Opportunities for outdoor recreation, artisan culture, and local food sourcing
• A welcoming campus that values creativity, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• This is a place where your culinary leadership truly matters—and where you can build a program you’re proud of.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Extensive catering experience strongly preferred
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience 
• Institutional or batch-cooking experience
• Strong, hands-on culinary leadership skills
• Deep knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production methods, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and general computer skills
• ServSafe certification 

Bring Your Talent. Build Something Exceptional.
If you’re an Executive Chef who wants to lead with creativity, mentor a team, and enhance the dining experience for a community that values your craft, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your culinary vision to Landmark College!