Head Chef - From-Scratch Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights

Holidays time off

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead kitchen operations with a focus on from-scratch menus, quality presentation, and consistent customer satisfaction. The Head Chef will manage staff, coordinate with management, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering exceptional Greek-life dining experiences nationwide.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the client and management to design weekly menus, maintain high-quality meals, and ensure timely service in a

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in high-volume food production or catering.
• Culinary degree is a plus but not required for all candidates.
• Must hold or obtain a manager-level sanitation certification within 30 days.
• Ability to pass a background check is required.

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 within budget and stock inventory.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per regulations.
• Maintain a professional 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 follow

Customer handling

Cooking techniques

Professional appearance

Staff management

Emergency response

Kitchen safety

Education

3+ years in professional/high-volume food production or catering

Culinary degree (plus)

Manager-level sanitation certification

Background check clearance

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead kitchen operations with a focus on from-scratch menus, quality presentation, and consistent customer satisfaction. The Head Chef will manage staff, coordinate with management, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering exceptional Greek-life dining experiences nationwide.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the client and management to design weekly menus, maintain high-quality meals, and ensure timely service in a