Executive Sous Chef

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,400; Full time

Job summary

Usmd is seeking an Executive Sous Chef at the University of Maryland College Park. This role entails assisting in the management of culinary operations in a high-volume kitchen. Responsibilities include leading and training staff, ensuring food safety, and food preparation oversight.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and three years of culinary experience. The position offers a salary range of $62,000 - $74,400, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of culinary experience.
• ACF CEC certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of culinary and back of house operations.
• Lead, train, develop, and supervise staff.
• Ensure food safety and oversee food preparation.

Skills

Culinary arts knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Executive Sous ChefApplylocations: University of Maryland College Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: July 17, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR104255# **Job Description Summary**Organizational Summary Statement: This position assists in the management of culinary and back of the house operations. Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsible for culinary operations in a high-volume kitchen open up to 14 hours per day with yearly revenues in excess of 30 million dollars. Assists with management of culinary and back of the house operations. Leads, trains, develops, supervises and motivates staff. Ensures food safety and oversees food preparation and service, menu and recipe development, and food and dining trends. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events including but not limited to OM. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus. Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time. Licenses/Certifications: Must have and maintain Prince George’s County Maryland Certified Food Service Manager Certification within 90 days of hire. Must have driver’s license valid in Maryland with 5 points or less.# **Minimum Qualifications**Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of culinary experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Knowledge of culinary arts with a focus on hot food, grilling and sauteing, sauces, and garde-manger. Knowledge of the principles of food selection, ordering, preservation, preparation, service, and inventory control. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.# **Additional Job Details****Preferences:**ACF CEC certification or equivalent is preferred.**Required Application Materials:** Cover Letter and Resume **Best Consideration Date: July 16, 2026** **Posting Close Date:** N/A **Open Until Filled: Yes**# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**VPSA-DS-Yahentamitsi Diner# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$62,000-$74,400# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.# **EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.