Overview The Catering Chef at Norfolk State University's Dining Facility holds a pivotal role in leading the culinary operations. This position involves overseeing menu creation, food preparation, staff management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The Catering Chef plays a key role in providing a high-quality dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short- and Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides frontline culinary resources and support. Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed. Assists with planning and creating menus. Produces and executes catering events. Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team. Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Culinary degree from an accredited institution and relevant professional certifications. Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a high-level culinary leadership role. Comprehensive knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food safety standards. Experience with higher level education food service and dining facility it preferred. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage a diverse culinary team. Proficient computer skills, including culinary software and Microsoft Office Suite. Who We Are: Norfolk State University is a historically Black university located in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Established in 1935, it has a strong commitment to providing accessible and quality higher education to African American students. Norfolk State offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, focusing on academic excellence, research, and preparing students for leadership roles in their communities and beyond. Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Overview Join the vibrant and energetic team at Makers Union and provide exceptional service to our guests in a modern pub setting. As a Food Runner, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our guests have a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. You'll be responsible for delivering our mouthwatering dishes to our guests with speed and precision, while providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off • 401(k), matched up to 4% Short- and Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school. Responsibilities Exude energy and enthusiasm as you deliver food orders to our guests, ensuring prompt and accurate service. Collaborate seamlessly with our kitchen and waitstaff to ensure smooth flow of food delivery and exceptional guest experience. Provide attentive and friendly service, going above and beyond to exceed guest expectations. Take pride in maintaining a clean and organized workstation and dining area. Be knowledgeable about our menu offerings and ingredients, able to answer guest inquiries and make recommendations. Act as a brand ambassador, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for our guests. Qualifications Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays. Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day; able to climb flights of stairs, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment. At least 18 years of age Must be certified in (or able to become certified in) responsible alcohol service in accordance with state or local laws. Ability to learn and follow processes. Who We Are: It all began with a simple question - what would a modern pub look like today if it were designed around the idea of inclusivity? We designed Makers Union with you in mind. It's your place to watch the game and enjoy a beer at the bar or catch up on work with a coffee in the lounge. It's your place to meet up with your work crew during the week or brunch with your BFFs on the weekend. It's a place where you can roll solo on our outdoor patio or roll deep with your family and friends in our dining room. Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.