Head Chef: Lead Campus Dining with From-Scratch Menus

Upper Crust Food Service; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a hands-on Head Chef to run a kitchen for a college chapter house, planning fresh, from-scratch menus and leading a team. You will supervise daily operations, ensure clean, safe facilities, and collaborate with the chapter on menu planning and event execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu creativity, and adherence to high sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Culinary degree is a plus, not required.
• Manager-level sanitation certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Proficiency across cooking methods, cuisines, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus.
• Lead kitchen staff, train and oversee team, manage schedules.
• Order supplies within budget and maintain inventory.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas and keep space up to code.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate with management and the chapter regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Cooking methods

Crisis management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a hands-on Head Chef to run a kitchen for a college chapter house, planning fresh, from-scratch menus and leading a team. You will supervise daily operations, ensure clean, safe facilities, and collaborate with the chapter on menu planning and event execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu creativity, and adherence to high sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.