Executive Chef 2 - Campus Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Purple Cow Recruiting; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, And Vision Care

Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan With Matching Contributes

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for a full-time, on-site campus dining program in Atherton, California. This leadership role oversees resident dining, with occasional catering support, combining hands-on culinary expertise with team leadership and menu development.

The Executive Chef will standardize operations, mentor staff, manage procurement and cost-effective sourcing, and develop menus that balance creativity with client preferences and nutritional standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens is required.
• Strong leadership, management and staff development skills are required.
• Experience mentoring teams and supporting professional growth is required.
• Menu planning experience and knowledge of trends and client preferences are required.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented abilities are required.
• Proficiency with computer systems is required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to improve productivity and consistency.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles is required.
• 1-3 years of management experience is required.
• 1-3 years of related experience is required.
• Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Ability to work one weekend day per week is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Resident Dining and assist with catering as needed.
• Lead implementation of culinary systems to improve consistency and performance.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor culinary team members.
• Support team development and professional growth.
• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources.
• Support performance evaluations, pay reviews, and hiring/termination decisions.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to support ingredient quality and cost-effective sourcing.
• Develop menus balancing creativity, client preferences, and nutritional standards.
• Introduce fresh and innovative culinary ideas.
• Build strong client relationships through service and collaboration.
• Apply culinary trends and client preferences to menu planning.
• Implement processes that improve productivity and consistency.
• Support culinary strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Staff Mentoring

Menu Planning

Organization & Detail-Oriented

Computer Proficiency

Problem Solving

HACCP Knowledge

ServSafe Certification

Management Experience

Related Experience

Education

Associate/Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Heartline Staffing is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for a full-time, on-site campus dining program in Atherton, California. This leadership role oversees resident dining, with occasional catering support, combining hands-on culinary expertise with team leadership and menu development.

The Executive Chef will standardize operations, mentor staff, manage procurement and cost-effective sourcing, and develop menus that balance creativity with client preferences and nutritional standards.