Executive Chef & Kitchen Operations Lead

University of Rochester; City of Rochester, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Manager, Chef de Cuisine to oversee the kitchen within the University's dining program. You will lead a team of culinary professionals, manage food production, and ensure adherence to safety standards while elevating quality and service for students, faculty, and staff.

You will collaborate with culinary leadership on menus, budgets, and strategic planning, while maintaining nutritious, high-quality meals and a positive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent professional culinary training and 5 years of professional kitchen experience, 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and culinary techniques.
• Ability to manage labor costs, inventory, and staff development while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations within UR's dining program.
• Supervise chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff; ensure coverage and performance.
• Lead menu planning, inventory, and budgeting to provide nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Ensure food safety standards and sanitation guidelines are followed across all stations.
• Support events, catering, and special dining initiatives with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Budget management

Menu planning

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Professional culinary training

Job description

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Manager, Chef de Cuisine to oversee the kitchen within the University's dining program. You will lead a team of culinary professionals, manage food production, and ensure adherence to safety standards while elevating quality and service for students, faculty, and staff.

You will collaborate with culinary leadership on menus, budgets, and strategic planning, while maintaining nutritious, high-quality meals and a positive kitchen environment.