Head Chef — From-Scratch Greek Dining, Weeknight Focus

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Few late nights

Holidays off

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Lincoln, NE is seeking a classically trained Head Chef to create, plan, and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with input from clients and the Management team. You will lead kitchen staff and uphold sanitation standards to deliver outstanding meals and service.

The role emphasizes work-life balance with fewer late nights, holidays off, and growth opportunities in a supportive hospitality culture.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute menus
• Menu meetings with the chapter will be required
• Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor
• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Customer handling

Cooking methods

Appearance

Kitchen management

Emergency readiness

Best practices

Education

Culinary degree

Manager sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Lincoln, NE is seeking a classically trained Head Chef to create, plan, and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with input from clients and the Management team. You will lead kitchen staff and uphold sanitation standards to deliver outstanding meals and service.

The role emphasizes work-life balance with fewer late nights, holidays off, and growth opportunities in a supportive hospitality culture.