Executive Chef – Campus Dining - Mid‑Senior Level

Virgo & Aries
  • Atherton, California
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Executive Chef – Campus Dining (Mid‑Senior Level)

    Atherton, CA 94027
    Must be a United States resident to be considered for this role
    No relocation assistance will be provided

    Please Note:  Due to application volume, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted. We appreciate every application received and may retain candidate information for consideration for future opportunities that align with their qualifications. Future consideration does not guarantee placement or contact.​

    This role oversees resident dining operations and supports campus catering as needed. The Executive Chef will work one weekend day per week and lead a high‑volume, year‑round dining program focused on quality, consistency, and student experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring strong food safety, sanitation, and production standards.

    • Manage and mentor a team of 15–20 culinary staff, fostering development and accountability.

    • Oversee procurement, purchasing, and cost‑effective ingredient sourcing.

    • Develop menus that balance creativity, nutrition, and client preferences.

    • Implement streamlined culinary systems to improve consistency and efficiency.

    • Build strong relationships with campus partners through collaboration and service excellence.

    • Support special events, catering, and seasonal conference dining as needed.

    What You’ll Bring

    • Extensive experience in high‑volume culinary operations.

    • Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.

    • Strong menu‑planning abilities and knowledge of current culinary trends.

    • Solid organizational skills and comfort with kitchen technology and operational systems.

    • Demonstrated ability to independently improve processes and productivity.

    • ServSafe certification and working knowledge of HACCP.



    Requirements

    Requirements

    • Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience.

    • 1–3 years of management experience.

    • 1–3 years of related culinary experience.

    • Must be able to work one weekend day and maintain schedule flexibility.

    Additional Role Details

    • Year‑round campus dining environment with multiple stations and diverse cuisines.

    • No late‑night hours; dinner service typically ends around 7:30 PM.

    • Ideal candidates show career stability, strong communication skills, and a passion for campus dining.

    • No relocation assistance; candidates may relocate at their own expense.

    • Interview process includes recruiter screening, onsite interview, and a chef tasting assessment.



    Benefits

    401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtherton, California
    Websitewww.virgoariesllc.online

    Skills

    • Catering Servicesunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Culinary Operationsunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Menu Developmentunmatched
    • Menu Managementunmatched
    • Nutritionunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • ServSafe Certificationunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched

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