Title:  Chef de Cuisine - High Point University

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine – Harvest Table is the senior culinary leader responsible for directing all culinary operations at the organization’s largest residential dining facility. This role carries Executive Chef–level expectations and demands a hands-on culinary professional capable of delivering exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and leadership at scale. The Chef de Cuisine sets the culinary vision for the location, establishes uncompromising standards, and leads a large, diverse team in a fast-paced, high-volume cafeteria environment with elevated expectations.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the lead culinary authority for the residential dining operation, setting the vision, tone, and standards for all food served.

· Develops, refines, and executes menus that reflect Harvest Table values, balancing creativity, inclusivity, nutrition, and operational feasibility.

· Establishes and enforces high standards for flavor, freshness, consistency, and presentation across all meal periods and platforms.

· Oversees daily culinary operations ensuring seamless execution during peak service times.

· Leads, trains, coaches, and develops a large culinary team, fostering accountability and professionalism.

· Manages food and labor costs while maintaining premium quality expectations.

· Ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen management, and regulatory standards.

· Oversees special events, theme meals, and residential programming.

Qualifications

· Minimum 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.

· Advanced knowledge of culinary principles and large-scale production systems.

· Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams in a high-volume environment.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties may change at any time.

Education

About Harvest Table Culinary Group

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At HTCG, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.