Executive Chef

Premier Global Links; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for resident dining and provide catering support. You will develop menus, oversee kitchen operations, manage teams, and handle purchasing, food safety, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has high-volume kitchen leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences while ensuring safety and consistency across operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of culinary management experience.
• 1–3 years of related culinary or food service experience.
• Extensive experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen operations.
• Strong menu planning and culinary management skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing culinary teams.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Ability to work one weekend day each week.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations for campus resident dining.
• Manage, coach, and develop culinary team members and future leaders.
• Establish efficient kitchen procedures and standardized practices.
• Create innovative menus aligned with client preferences and nutritional standards.
• Oversee food procurement, purchasing, inventory, and sourcing.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and service.
• Support catering operations and special events as needed.
• Build relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Monitor kitchen productivity, resources, and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and dining experiences.
• Support employee performance management, hiring, training, and development.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Culinary management

High-volume operations

Food safety

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Culinary/Hospitality degree

ServSafe certification

Tools

ServSafe (certification) management

Job description

About the Role

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for resident dining and provide catering support as needed. This leadership role is responsible for menu development, kitchen operations, team management, purchasing, food quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings strong high-volume culinary experience, proven leadership skills, and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences while maintaining operational consistency and food-safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations for campus resident dining.
• Manage, coach, and develop culinary team members and future leaders.
• Establish efficient kitchen procedures and standardized culinary practices.
• Create innovative menus aligned with client preferences, nutritional standards, and current culinary trends.
• Oversee food procurement, purchasing, inventory, and cost-effective sourcing.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and service.
• Support catering operations and special events as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Monitor kitchen productivity, resources, and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and dining experiences.
• Support employee performance management, hiring, training, and development.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of culinary management experience.
• 1–3 years of related culinary or food service experience.
• Extensive experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen operations.
• Strong menu planning and culinary management skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing culinary teams.
• ServSafe certification.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Ability to work one weekend day each week.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, education, and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.

Work Schedule

The position requires one weekend day per week. The schedule will be either:

• Tuesday–Saturday, or
• Sunday–Thursday

Equal Opportunity

Premier Global Links LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and consider qualified applicants based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.