Culinary Architect - Multi-Unit Campus Dining Leader

careers-ucfs; Isla Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a premier, multi-unit campus dining program. You will oversee residential dining, large-scale catering, and retail components with a focus on culinary excellence, sustainability, and safety.

The role requires 5+ years in high-volume hospitality settings, ServSafe HACCP certification, and strong leadership to drive continuous growth across campuses. Join a team committed to quality, culture, and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading high-volume culinary programs.
• ServSafe Manager certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Degree from accredited culinary institution or equivalent experience.
• Experience in multi-unit hospitality settings.
• Strong communication and leadership with a focus on safety.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across a residential dining hall and catering.
• Design seasonal menus and menu cycles.
• Mentor 5–7 associates and 1 sous-chef; maintain morale.
• Manage P&L, food/labor cost control, and inventory auditing.
• Ensure food safety standards and allergen management.
• Lead campus-wide culinary innovations and strategic initiatives.
• Develop talent and leadership pipeline for the region.
• Oversee guest experience and unit food quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Food safety

Mentorship

Spanish

Education

Culinary degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a premier, multi-unit campus dining program. You will oversee residential dining, large-scale catering, and retail components with a focus on culinary excellence, sustainability, and safety.

The role requires 5+ years in high-volume hospitality settings, ServSafe HACCP certification, and strong leadership to drive continuous growth across campuses. Join a team committed to quality, culture, and innovation.