Head Chef: Fresh-Menu Architect & Kitchen Leader

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K match

Health insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to design and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with input from clients and management. Lead kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation, and maintain strong customer communication across Greek life dining programs nationwide.

The role emphasizes a hands-on leadership approach with limited late nights and opportunities to contribute to special events while upholding company values.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Culinary degree is a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute menus.
• Menu meetings with the chapter will be required.
• Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor.
• Send photos regularly of meal presentations to management.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Oversee and train kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management's approval.
• Order supplies in accordance with budgetary requirements and stock inventory.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
• Ensure compliance with all policies among staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking methods

Kitchen management

Sanitation certification

Communication

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to design and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with input from clients and management. Lead kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation, and maintain strong customer communication across Greek life dining programs nationwide.

The role emphasizes a hands-on leadership approach with limited late nights and opportunities to contribute to special events while upholding company values.