Head Chef — From-Scratch Menus, Weeknight-Friendly Leadership

Upper Crust Food Service; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays off

Paid vacations

401K match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Head Chef to design and execute fresh, from-scratch menus for nationwide Greek-life dining. You will direct kitchen staff, maintain sanitation standards, and ensure outstanding presentation and flavor in collaboration with clients and management.

The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and a positive, professional kitchen culture with minimal late nights and holidays off. Benefits include health and retirement offerings.

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.
• Culinary degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute menus.
• Lead kitchen staff and manage schedules.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Ensure timely operation of kitchen and high-quality meals.
• Communicate with management and clients regularly.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Customer handling

Cooking methods

Professional appearance

Kitchen management

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

3+ years exp in high-volume food production

Tools

Sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Head Chef to design and execute fresh, from-scratch menus for nationwide Greek-life dining. You will direct kitchen staff, maintain sanitation standards, and ensure outstanding presentation and flavor in collaboration with clients and management.

The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and a positive, professional kitchen culture with minimal late nights and holidays off. Benefits include health and retirement offerings.