Head Chef: From-Scratch Dining Leader

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited late nights

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K match

Insurance package

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead kitchen operations nationwide for Greek life dining. You will design and execute from-scratch weekly menus, direct food preparation, manage staff, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering outstanding meals and service.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management, minimizing late nights and weekend hours, and maintaining high-quality presentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Culinary degree is a plus.
• Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days.

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.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
• Ensure compliance with all policies among staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Instructions comprehension

Professional demeanor

Kitchen management

Emergency response

Education

Culinary degree

Sanitation certification

Background check clearance

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead kitchen operations nationwide for Greek life dining. You will design and execute from-scratch weekly menus, direct food preparation, manage staff, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering outstanding meals and service.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management, minimizing late nights and weekend hours, and maintaining high-quality presentation.