- Designs, implements, and evaluates training programs including
food safety, culinary skills, and waste reduction
- Establishes performance expectations and conducts
evaluations
- Promotes an inclusive and engaged work environment
- Oversees staffing plans and labor utilization
30% Culinary Program Management & Menu Development
- Direct and administers menu development across all units
- Ensures alignment with dietary needs and customer
preferences
- Integrates seasonal and local sourcing
- Oversee recipe testing, costing, and documentation
- Collaborates on procurement standards
15% Culinary Operations & Quality Assurance
- Plans and evaluates production systems
- Enforces quality and safety standards
- Ensures compliance with regulations
- Monitors product consistency and service standards
10% Catering & Special Events Administration
- Direct and administer UWM Catering operations
- Establishes catering standards and oversees events
- Develop partnerships and expand services
- Monitors financial and operational performance
- Implements improvements and innovation
5% External Relations & Program Representation
- Represents Dining Services to stakeholders
- Supports academic partnerships
- Promotes culinary programs
5% Financial & Operational Support
- Analyzes food and labor costs
- Evaluate customer feedback
- Assists with operational support and facilities planning
Department:
Dining and Retail Services
Compensation:
$85,000 - $100,000 Annually
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, culinary
arts, organizational leadership, or related field; or equivalent
combination of education and experience-associate's degree plus 8
years of management experience in a higher education setting
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive foodservice management
experience, preferably in a higher education dining
environment
- Demonstrated experience managing food, labor, and operating
budgets
- Knowledge of institutional food purchasing, inventory systems,
and POS platforms
- Experience with standardized recipes, menu development, and
production systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify to operate State
of Wisconsin vehicles
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide
BOTH cover letter and resume addressing your
professional level work experience as it relates to all required
and preferred qualifications.
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all
required documents prior to submitting the online application.
Applications missing any of the required documents listed prior to
the application deadline will be marked as incomplete and will not
be considered. 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.
Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three
professional/supervisor references through an external reference
checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates
being notified.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of
07/23/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be
submitted by
07/22/2026. Applications submitted after
07/22/2026 may not be reviewed.
Contact Information:
Questions about this position can be directed to Jennifer Brown
(
brow2366@uwm.edu)
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
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.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Executive-Chef_JR10012721.
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