Jade Cheng

Director Of Operations at Chartwells Higher ED

Jade Cheng is an accomplished operations expert with extensive experience in the food service industry, currently serving as the Director of Operations at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services since June 2021. Previously, Cheng held key roles including Regional Food Service Director at Genuine Foods and Resident District Manager at Barnard College, where a strong focus on operational efficiency and financial performance was evident. Cheng's career also includes significant achievements as Senior Catering Director at Hofstra University, generating substantial annual revenue and managing high-profile events such as the US Presidential debates. Earlier experience encompasses positions at NorthStar Sales, Loyola University Chicago, and Aramark, where skills in team management, client relations, and service optimization were further developed. Cheng earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality Administration and Marketing from Florida State University.

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New York, United States

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Chartwells Higher ED

As the recognized leader in the higher education contract foodservice market, and an operating sector of Compass Group North America, Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services partners with over 300 colleges and universities of all sizes across the United States. Chartwells is proud to help its partners by managing foodservice operations more efficiently and profitably while growing sustainably to help colleges and universities retain and recruit students. We're chefs, interaction facilitators and food enthusiasts with a knack for drawing people together. Through our cuisine, community, talent, global resources and flexibility, we have the power to nourish and inspire. Our dining programs bring students together and serve as centers of academic life on the campuses we serve. Chartwells is committed to ensuring that clients and guests receive the highest quality, nutritious cuisine and service they deserve. From global cuisine prepared fresh in dynamic, resident dining venues to favorite retail restaurant brands, event catering, concessions, vending and food trucks, Chartwells ensures that each hungry guest dining on campus is satisfied. Chartwells embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to recruiting and developing individuals interested in a career in the foodservice and hospitality industry. Contact us to become part of the Chartwells family today.