Campus Dining Architect & Executive Chef

Upper Crust Food Service; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in the United States is seeking an Executive Chef to act as a culinary architect for a premier, multi-unit campus dining program. You will oversee high-volume residential dining, catering, and retail operations with a focus on culinary excellence, sustainability, and technology integration.

Lead a diverse team, manage P&L, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, design seasonal menus, and develop a leadership pipeline for the region while maintaining a culture of

Qualifications

• 5+ years driving excellence in premier high-volume environments.
• Not intimidated by serving 500+ meals daily or large gala events.
• ServSafe Manager and HACCP certifications preferred.
• Degree from an accredited culinary program or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years multi-unit culinary leadership in premium food service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across residential dining hall and high-volume catering.
• Design seasonal menus and menu cycles.
• Mentor a diverse team of 5-7 associates and 1 sous chef.
• Manage P&L, food/labor costs, and inventory audits.
• Ensure workplace and food safety, allergen management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead campus-wide culinary innovation and strategy initiatives.
• Foster diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
• Develop talent and leadership pipeline for the region.
• Maintain high guest experience and unit quality.
• Provide sophisticated financial management to meet budget goals.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

P&L management

Menu design

Staff development

Allergen management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Operations management

Budgeting

Google Suite

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe Manager

HACCP certification

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in the United States is seeking an Executive Chef to act as a culinary architect for a premier, multi-unit campus dining program. You will oversee high-volume residential dining, catering, and retail operations with a focus on culinary excellence, sustainability, and technology integration.

Lead a diverse team, manage P&L, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, design seasonal menus, and develop a leadership pipeline for the region while maintaining a culture of