Executive Chef – Campus Dining

Premier Global Links; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is a leading provider of campus dining services seeking an Executive Chef to oversee high-volume operations and menu development. You will manage resident dining, purchasing, and safety programs while guiding a culinary team of 15–20 staff and supporting catering and special events.

The role requires strong leadership, ServSafe/HACCP knowledge, and a dedication to quality in food presentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience in a high-volume foodservice environment.
• 1-3+ years of culinary management or supervisory experience.
• 1-3+ years of related culinary or foodservice experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• ServSafe certification and working knowledge of HACCP.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily resident dining and high-volume culinary operations.
• Coach and develop a culinary team of 15-20 employees.
• Develop menus and maintain high standards for quality and presentation.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, inventory, and food costs.
• Maintain ServSafe, HACCP, sanitation and food safety standards.
• Support catering, events, and campus dining activities.
• Improve kitchen processes, productivity, and operational consistency.
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors and internal teams.

Skills

High-volume foodservice

Culinary management

Leadership

Menu development

ServSafe HACCP

Weekend day availability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts / Hospitality / Food Service Management

Job description

About the Role

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Executive Chef - Campus Dining to lead culinary operations for a high-volume college dining program. This role oversees resident dining, food production, menu development, purchasing, food safety, and culinary team leadership, with catering and special events support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily resident dining and high-volume culinary operations.
• Manage, coach, and develop a culinary team of approximately 15-20 employees.
• Develop menus and maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, inventory, and food costs.
• Maintain compliance with ServSafe, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Support catering, special events, and campus dining activities.
• Improve kitchen processes, productivity, and operational consistency.
• Manage staffing, training, performance, and team development.
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience in a high-volume foodservice environment.
• 1-3+ years of culinary management or supervisory experience.
• 1-3+ years of related culinary or foodservice experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Service Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• ServSafe certification and working knowledge of HACCP.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work one weekend day per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Campus, college, university, or institutional dining experience.
• Experience with catering and special events.
• Experience leading a team of 15+ culinary employees.
• Experience with diverse cuisines and current culinary trends.

Schedule

Seven-day operation. The schedule will be either Tues­day-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, with one weekend day required. Dinner service generally ends around 7:30 PM.

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $110,000/year, based on qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• PTO and company holidays.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.

Relocation assistance is not available.

Equal Opportunity

Premier Global Links LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered based on their skills, experience, education, and qualifications.