Head Chef — From-Scratch Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Few late nights

Holidays off

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet ins.

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Head Chef to create fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with client input and manage kitchen staff. The role emphasizes maintaining top sanitation, safety, and high-quality presentation while delivering outstanding meals and service.

You will oversee menu planning meetings, ensure timely kitchen operations, and collaborate with management to meet budgetary and service goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Background check may be required.
• Culinary degree is a plus.
• Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute menus.
• Lead kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management’s approval.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Order supplies in accordance with budgetary requirements and stock inventory.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team collaboration

Cooking methods

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Manager-level sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Head Chef to create fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with client input and manage kitchen staff. The role emphasizes maintaining top sanitation, safety, and high-quality presentation while delivering outstanding meals and service.

You will oversee menu planning meetings, ensure timely kitchen operations, and collaborate with management to meet budgetary and service goals.