Executive Chef: Lead Menus, Budget & Kitchen Team

Greek House Chefs, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Chef at UCSB Greek House Chefs oversees all culinary activities in the GHC kitchen, directing staff, planning menus, purchasing, and managing budgets to meet quality standards for students and staff.

This role requires strong leadership, menu development, health and safety compliance, and training support, with accountability for app coordination and ensuring timely service during events and peak periods.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years lead sous or executive chef experience preferred
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary activities in the kitchen
• Plan and modify menus to meet quality standards
• Manage purchasing and culinary budget
• Recruit and train kitchen staff
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety standards
• Coordinate training and app-related activities
• Prepare and submit menus and budgets in a timely manner

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

GHC App

Inventory management software

Job description

The Executive Chef at UCSB Greek House Chefs oversees all culinary activities in the GHC kitchen, directing staff, planning menus, purchasing, and managing budgets to meet quality standards for students and staff.

This role requires strong leadership, menu development, health and safety compliance, and training support, with accountability for app coordination and ensuring timely service during events and peak periods.