Head chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Columbus, OH

11d

About The Position

Head Chefs run the kitchen for a chapter house, planning and executing fresh, from-scratch weekly menus in consultation with the chapter. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines cooking and kitchen operations with training and overseeing the kitchen team. The Head Chef maintains a clean, sanitary, code-compliant kitchen and dining room and ensures every meal meets the standards agreed upon by the house. The role also includes ordering supplies within budget, maintaining inventory, planning special events as directed by management, and communicating regularly with management and the chapter. Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment across all terms and conditions of employment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or equivalent experience.
• Manager-level sanitation certification, or the 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.
• Prepare 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