Campus Dining Executive Chef & Culinary Leader

United Community & Family Services, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a premier, multi-unit dining program on a college campus. You will oversee a diverse portfolio serving 500+ diners daily across residential dining halls, catering, and retail venues.

The role demands culinary excellence, sustainability focus, and integration of dining technology. Strong leadership and a track record of low turnover and high morale are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume corporate or hospitality dining.
• ServSafe Manager and HACCP certifications preferred.
• Degree from an accredited culinary program or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Multi-unit leadership in a high-volume premium food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across residential dining hall and a high-volume catering department.
• Design seasonal menus and menu cycles.
• Mentor a diverse team of 5–7 associates and a sous chef.
• Oversee P&L management, food/labor costs, and inventory auditing.
• Oversee workplace and food safety standards, including allergen management.
• Lead campus-wide culinary innovation and strategy, including seasonal planning.
• Foster diversity and inclusion and engage associates for a high-performing workforce.
• Assist with talent development and leadership pipeline for the region.
• Ensure quality and guest experience at scale reflecting program values.
• Manage client relations, purchasing, and dining technology.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit leadership

P&L management

Staff mentoring

Food safety

Allergen management

Google Suite

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

POS systems

Reporting platforms

Google Suite

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a premier, multi-unit dining program on a college campus. You will oversee a diverse portfolio serving 500+ diners daily across residential dining halls, catering, and retail venues.

The role demands culinary excellence, sustainability focus, and integration of dining technology. Strong leadership and a track record of low turnover and high morale are essential.