MD Career:Head Chef-Silver Spring,MD in Silver Spring,MD,USA | Hiring
Posted on October 24, 2025
Opportunity in Silver Spring, MD, USA
Role in Silver Spring, MD, USA: Head Chef - Silver Spring, MD Employer: UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE (Hiring in Silver Spring, MD, USA) Location: Silver Spring, MD, USA, MD Urgency: Immediate consideration in Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Pay: $49.4k-$74.1k/Year (approx. $5.1k/Month) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Clear growth pathways at our Silver Spring, MD, USA office.
Responsibilities
This role centers on your professional skills within the a dynamic space in Silver Spring, MD, USA.
- This Silver Spring, MD, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE team in Silver Spring, MD, USA, MD is growing.
- Benefit from working in Silver Spring, MD, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished food service provider specializing in catering to the unique needs of Sororities and Fraternities across the United States. Renowned for their commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and exemplary customer service, Upper Crust Food Service has carved a niche within the hospitality industry by addressing a critical challenge faced by Greek life households — the lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations. Since its inception, the company has stayed true to its founding vision by consistently delivering fresh, from-scratch meals prepared by skilled chefs who serve tens of thousands of students every week nationwide. This dedication to high standards and personal service has made Upper Crust Food Service a preferred culinary partner for Greek life communities seeking reliable, delicious, and healthy food options.
The role of Head Chef at Upper Crust Food Service is pivotal to maintaining the company’s reputation and culinary excellence. Head Chefs are entrusted with the creative and operational responsibility of planning, designing, and executing weekly menus crafted from fresh ingredients with input from clients and management teams. This role requires a blend of culinary artistry and leadership, managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, ensuring exemplary sanitation standards, and fostering a positive kitchen culture aligned with company values. Emphasizing a balanced work-life environment, Upper Crust Food Service offers a lifestyle for chefs that is rare within hospitality, notably with minimal late-night and weekend shifts.
In this role, the Head Chef functions as both a culinary leader and a customer service ambassador, ensuring that each meal not only meets but exceeds expectations in taste, presentation, and nutritional value. The Head Chef regularly communicates with management and clients to adapt menus and accommodate special events, reflecting the dynamic nature of the service. With a focus on teamwork, professional development, and operational efficiency, the Head Chef role at Upper Crust Food Service is ideal for classically trained chefs passionate about creating scratch-made meals that bring joy and satisfaction to a broad student clientele. Candidates who thrive on creativity, organization, and culinary excellence will find this to be a highly rewarding and competitive opportunity within a company that values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
- Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
- Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
- Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices