Executive Chef: Global Cuisine & High-Volume Dining

International House at UC Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Paid vacation 18 days (first year)

14 paid holidays and sick time

Job summary

International House at UC Berkeley seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across Residential Dining, Catering & Events, and Edmonds’ café. You will supervise three Sous Chefs, set standards, and drive innovative, culturally diverse menus reflecting I-House’s international community.

Responsibilities include strategic menu development, food safety, budgeting, inventory control, staff development, and collaboration with leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences on-site.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Seven years of progressively responsible culinary experience, including leadership in high-volume food service.
• Supervising and developing culinary managers and staff.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines, dietary requirements, food safety, and sanitation.
• Experience managing food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and budgets.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary strategy and menu development across Dining, Catering, and café food production.
• Develop nutritionally balanced menus reflecting the community and diverse dietary needs.
• Establish culinary standards for recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Oversee food costs, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Directly supervise and develop culinary staff and managers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost control

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

International House at UC Berkeley seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across Residential Dining, Catering & Events, and Edmonds’ café. You will supervise three Sous Chefs, set standards, and drive innovative, culturally diverse menus reflecting I-House’s international community.

Responsibilities include strategic menu development, food safety, budgeting, inventory control, staff development, and collaboration with leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences on-site.