University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Executive Chef

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$100kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

The Executive Chef serves as the culinary expert and visionary responsible for food quality, menu development, culinary innovation, and presentation standards.
Provides leadership, supervision, and professional development for culinary staff and serves as a public representative of Dining & Retail Services.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Directs, supervises, and develops kitchen production staff to ensure effective operations and quality outcomes
Designs, implements, and evaluates training programs including food safety, culinary skills, and waste reduction
Collaborates on procurement standards
Develop partnerships and expand services
Implements improvements and innovation
Supports academic partnerships
5% Financial & Operational Support
Supports budget planning

Knowledge of institutional food purchasing, inventory systems, and POS platforms
Experience with standardized recipes, menu development, and production systems
Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify to operate State of Wisconsin vehicles
Strong knowledge of culinary principles and high-volume food production.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law.
In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
Experience in university, college or large institutional dining programs.
Experience supervising managers and leading multi-layered teams
ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe
Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, culinary arts, organizational leadership, or related field

Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.

This listing is sourced directly from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.