Culinary Architect for Campus Dining

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is looking for a visionary Executive Chef to lead a multi-unit dining program in Seattle. This key role involves managing culinary operations for over 500 daily diners while ensuring high standards of quality, sustainability, and innovation in menu design. The ideal candidate will possess significant culinary management experience and strong financial acumen.

Join Upper Crust Food Service, where you can create exceptional dining experiences that resonate with the collegiate community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a culinary leadership role for high-volume operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Experience managing multiple food service locations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations and lead culinary excellence across multiple units.
• Design seasonal menus focused on sustainability and local sourcing.
• Manage financial performance including budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Culinary expertise in high-volume food production

Strong financial management skills

Leadership and team development

Menu engineering

Knowledge of sustainability practices

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Inventory management systems

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is looking for a visionary Executive Chef to lead a multi-unit dining program in Seattle. This key role involves managing culinary operations for over 500 daily diners while ensuring high standards of quality, sustainability, and innovation in menu design. The ideal candidate will possess significant culinary management experience and strong financial acumen.

Join Upper Crust Food Service, where you can create exceptional dining experiences that resonate with the collegiate community.