Head Chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Columbia, SC

16h

About The Position

Head Chefs run the kitchen for one of Upper Crust Food Service’s chapter houses. They plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus in collaboration with the chapter, lead the kitchen team, maintain a clean and compliant kitchen, and ensure each meal meets the house’s standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring comfort both running a kitchen line and training team members. The role also includes preparing meals with strong presentation and flavor, managing supplies and inventory within budget, and supporting special events as directed by management.

Requirements

• At least 3 years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or equivalent experience.
• Manager-level sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Proficiency across cooking methods, cuisines, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to remain steady under pressure and clear-headed in a crisis.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus, including regular menu meetings with the chapter.
• Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor, and send photos of plated meals to management.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary, including tables, grills, fryers, ovens, refrigeration, and floors.
• Train and oversee kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management’s approval.
• Order supplies within budget and keep inventory stocked.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management and the chapter by phone, email, and text.
• Hold the team accountable to every UCFS policy.

What This Job Offers

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