Head Chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Athens, GA

5d

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 consultation with the chapter, lead the kitchen team, maintain cleanliness and compliance, and ensure meals meet the house’s standards. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines cooking on the line with training and overseeing staff. The position also involves ordering supplies within budget, planning special events as directed by management, and communicating regularly with management and the chapter.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional, high-volume food production or catering experience, 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.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 or more hours, and to walk, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

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 according to 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