Culinary Director, Residential Dining Operations

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Senior Executive Chef for Residential Dining to provide culinary leadership across campus dining units. You will manage a diverse team, drive strategic culinary initiatives, and ensure high-quality experiences for students and staff.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, training, and compliance with safety standards, with engagement across Culinary Services and RHS leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in hospitality-related field and 5–7 years of related food production experience.
• Experience supervising multiple venues or large food operation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements food service policies, procedures, standards, and objectives.
• Leads recipe development, testing, and menu planning.
• Directs culinary operations to ensure quality, portion control, and customer experience.
• Maintains food production systems, procurement, and service standards.
• Ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversees kitchen test and product development initiatives with unit chefs.
• Provides leadership for technology and digital tools supporting operations.

Education

Hospitality-related degree

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking a Senior Executive Chef for Residential Dining to provide culinary leadership across campus dining units. You will manage a diverse team, drive strategic culinary initiatives, and ensure high-quality experiences for students and staff.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, training, and compliance with safety standards, with engagement across Culinary Services and RHS leadership teams.