Join the University of San Diego culinary team! Be an integral part of our award-winning, nationally recognized culinary program. We are proud to provide 2.5 million meals each year for our campus community of over 8,000 students, in addition to faculty, staff, and visitors. Our diverse portfolio of dining locations and services includes a full-service restaurant and pub, retail outlets (four cafes and a coffeehouse), a market and deli, a food court featuring an array of global cuisine, outstanding catering services, athletic concessions at multiple locations, and food service for the child development center.

La Gran Terraza is The University of San Diego's premiere dining experience, a California bistro that features fresh, local, and sustainable food. La Gran Terraza features farm-to-table lunch and dinner. The Grand Dining Room and terrace have fantastic views of Tecolote Canyon and Mission Bay.

The university seeks an individual with a strong interest in working at a mission-driven, faith-based institution. In line with our mission, the Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies, programs, and procedures in antiracist practice. With this commitment, we recognize the importance of educating ourselves and holding one another accountable to ensure our work is approached through an equity, inclusion, and social justice lens.

The Restaurant Chef is responsible for overseeing the organization, coordination, and preparation of hot/cold food production, adherence to quality and/or portion control, and adherence to sanitation and safety standards. The Restaurant Chef exercises supervision over culinary personnel, coordinating, training, and evaluating the work of all cooks and staff working for La Gran Terraza.

The Chef performs the more difficult production duties and develops complex seasonal menus, recipes, and products. The Restaurant Chef works with management by developing departmental goals and in the development and execution of specialized menus for ad hoc executive level and monthly events in the restaurant.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising, directing, and participating in the quality and quantity preparation of all meals and specialty items.
• Acting as a working manager for food production.
• Developing the menu for La Gran Terraza and O'Tooles.
• Reviewing daily menus and assigning, directing, and coordinating daily tasks of all back of house staff.
• Ensuring compliance with allergen containment procedures.
• Coordinating production and delegating to culinary staff daily.
• Researching, developing, and testing new recipes and menus.
• Maintaining good customer relations through attitude, appearance, and attention to detail.
• Implementing and maintaining proper safety and sanitation standards.
• Managing cost of goods to ensure budget expectations are not exceeded.

Must have excellent personal hygiene because of contact with food and food products. Background check and degree verification required.

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.

Special Application Instructions: Resume and Cover Letter Required.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement contribution by the University.
• Access to on-campus Fitness Centers.

• Degree in Culinary Arts or related field required.
• Serve Safe Certified required.
• Four (4) years of progressive culinary supervisory experience.
• Four (4) years of ordering food and supplies experience.
• Working knowledge of restaurant financial reporting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment.