Campus Executive Chef

ISS • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $114,900 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Executive Chef is the heart of the culinary culture across the account. In close partnership with the Key Account Manager, this leader brings the client vision to life and champions a shared commitment to excellence that supports the client’s broader business goals.
This role goes beyond food. It is about creating meaningful workplace dining experiences that foster connection, inspire engagement, and reflect the unique culture of the client. Through chef driven programs, thoughtful allergen management, scalable solutions, disciplined budget stewardship, and bold creativity, the Campus Executive Chef ensures every detail reflects both culinary artistry and operational excellence.
As a highly visible and hands on leader, you will build and nurture a strong culinary community of executive chefs, sous chefs, and culinarians. Success comes from developing people, cultivating trust, and creating an environment where accountability and collaboration thrive. Team members should feel supported in their growth, empowered to contribute ideas, and proud of the impact they make each day.
Across the portfolio, you ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with both Guckenheimer standards and client expectations. The result is a dining program that reflects shared values, strengthens long term partnerships, and delivers excellence with heart.

Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to eight hours per day
• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty five pounds
• Maintain professional appearance standards
• Thrive in high volume environments with time sensitive demands

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Key Account Manager, General Manager, and client stakeholders to align culinary vision with operational execution, ensuring the dining program supports the client culture and business goals
• Inspire and lead a high performing culinary team by modeling professionalism, creativity, accountability, and deep respect for the craft
• Recruit, develop, and retain top culinary talent while building a strong leadership bench and clear growth pathways
• Ensure all Guckenheimer and client guidelines, policies, Core Program Expectations, and culinary quality standards are executed consistently across every café
• Oversee menu management systems to ensure accuracy, recipe integrity, functionality, and data accuracy across locations
• Facilitate regular culinary leadership meetings that promote collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Champion hands on culinary training and development to elevate skill, execution, allergen management, food safety, and overall program scalability
• Drive compliance with Procurement Integrity Index standards, financial targets, and key performance indicators while balancing creativity with disciplined cost stewardship
• Maintain a strong and visible presence on the floor, coaching in real time, inspiring teams, protecting the integrity of the craft, and leading with pride and professionalism
• Execute and expand innovative culinary initiatives aligned with client strategy and evolving workplace trends
• Partner with operational leadership to embed food safety and workplace safety into daily operations
• Maintain organized and impeccably clean kitchens that create a safe environment for employees and guests
• Ensure adherence to all workplace and food safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Execute Allergen Control Plan requirements with precision and care
• Validate accurate product labeling including clear allergen identification
• Maintain compliance with HACCP and NSF standards through disciplined processes and documentation

Benefits

• ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed