Head Chef

Upper Crust Food Service • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Head Chefs run the kitchen for one of our chapter houses — planning and executing fresh, from-scratch menus every week, working directly with the chapter on what lands on the table. You lead the kitchen team, keep the space spotless and up to code, and make sure every plate reflects the standard the house signed up for. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who's as comfortable running a line as they are training the person next to them.

Requirements

• 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
• A steady hand under pressure and a clear head in a crisis
• Ability to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus, with 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 — tables, grills, fryers, ovens, refrigeration, floors, and everything in between
• 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 per 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