Head Chef: From-Scratch Menus & Team Leadership

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

A competitive 401K with company match

Paid vacations

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead fresh, from-scratch weekly menus for Greek-life clients nationwide. You will direct kitchen staff, manage sanitation and food safety, and maintain high standards of presentation and taste while coordinating with management and clients.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, collaboration with the management team, and delivering outstanding meals with exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
• Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
• Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
• Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices

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

professional cooking

customer service

Education

Culinary degree

Manager sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead fresh, from-scratch weekly menus for Greek-life clients nationwide. You will direct kitchen staff, manage sanitation and food safety, and maintain high standards of presentation and taste while coordinating with management and clients.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, collaboration with the management team, and delivering outstanding meals with exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.