Head Chef: Lead From-Scratch Campus Kitchens

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

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to run the kitchen for one of our chapter houses, planning from-scratch menus weekly and guiding the kitchen team.

You'll lead cooking, maintain cleanliness and safety, train staff, manage schedules, and partner with the chapter to ensure every plate meets the house's standard. 3+ years in high-volume food production or catering are required; culinary degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume kitchen and teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to plan and execute weekly, from-scratch menus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with chapter input.
• Lead kitchen staff, train and oversee schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen and dining areas.
• Order supplies within budget and manage inventory.
• Coordinate special events and communicate with management.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation compliance

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Menu planning

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to run the kitchen for one of our chapter houses, planning from-scratch menus weekly and guiding the kitchen team.

You'll lead cooking, maintain cleanliness and safety, train staff, manage schedules, and partner with the chapter to ensure every plate meets the house's standard. 3+ years in high-volume food production or catering are required; culinary degree is a plus.