Executive Sous Chef — Campus Dining Leader

Abundance Network; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Residential & Dining Enterprises is seeking a culinary manager to oversee dining hall operations, including back-of-house activities, menu planning, and staff supervision. The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and high-quality service in a fast-paced campus dining environment.

The position requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, at least two years in culinary management, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Accredited college program or degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Two years of culinary management experience.
• Ability to develop creative menus and recipes.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary activities in a dining hall to meet food and kitchen standards.
• Manage back-of-house operations for residential dining, catering, and events.
• Support budgeting through inventory control and equipment maintenance.
• Schedule unit staffing and monitor production to minimize overtime.
• Act as the kitchen's second-in-command.

Skills

Menu development

Staff supervision

Multitasking

Computer systems

Facilities/equipment knowledge

Health and sanitation laws

English proficiency

Education

Culinary program degree

Tools

Food service POS systems

Job description

Stanford University’s Residential & Dining Enterprises is seeking a culinary manager to oversee dining hall operations, including back-of-house activities, menu planning, and staff supervision. The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and high-quality service in a fast-paced campus dining environment.

The position requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, at least two years in culinary management, and strong organizational skills.