Campus Executive Chef

Campus Executive Chef

Reports to: Key Account Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Who You Are

You are food obsessed.

You lead with passion, purpose, and pride. You believe the best culinary programs are built by strong teams who win together. You care deeply about hospitality and understand that food is never just food. It is connection. It is culture. It is experience.

You are not looking for just a job. You are looking for impact. You want collaboration. You want the opportunity to elevate the craft and leave something better than you found it.

At Guckenheimer, a chef driven workplace dining company, we set the standard for culinary excellence, innovation, hospitality, and integrity. Our chefs and managers create experiences that bring people together, strengthen workplace culture, and build trusted client partnerships. Every detail matters. Every plate tells a story.

Here, you are trusted to lead with ownership. You are encouraged to grow your career. You are empowered to make a meaningful difference through food, leadership, and partnership.

If you thrive in a culture where standards are high, collaboration is real, and success is shared, this is where you belong.

Position Overview

The Campus Executive Chef is the heart of the culinary culture across the account. In close partnership with the Key Account Manager, this leader brings the client vision to life and champions a shared commitment to excellence that supports the client’s broader business goals.

This role goes beyond food. It is about creating meaningful workplace dining experiences that foster connection, inspire engagement, and reflect the unique culture of the client. Through chef driven programs, thoughtful allergen management, scalable solutions, disciplined budget stewardship, and bold creativity, the Campus Executive Chef ensures every detail reflects both culinary artistry and operational excellence.

As a highly visible and hands on leader, you will build and nurture a strong culinary community of executive chefs, sous chefs, and culinarians. Success comes from developing people, cultivating trust, and creating an environment where accountability and collaboration thrive. Team members should feel supported in their growth, empowered to contribute ideas, and proud of the impact they make each day.

Across the portfolio, you ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with both Guckenheimer standards and client expectations. The result is a dining program that reflects shared values, strengthens long term partnerships, and delivers excellence with heart.

How Success Is Measured

Success in this role is defined by a relentless commitment to culinary excellence, hospitality, client partnership, and business impact.

• Sustained client satisfaction and long term retention driven by exceptional dining experiences
• Strong financial performance including margin achievement, disciplined cost management, and accurate forecasting
• High program engagement and measurable impact across the portfolio
• Development of a strong and diverse leadership bench supported by intentional succession planning
• Operational excellence delivering consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Key Account Manager, General Manager, and client stakeholders to align culinary vision with operational execution, ensuring the dining program supports the client culture and business goals
• Inspire and lead a high performing culinary team by modeling professionalism, creativity, accountability, and deep respect for the craft
• Recruit, develop, and retain top culinary talent while building a strong leadership bench and clear growth pathways
• Ensure all Guckenheimer and client guidelines, policies, Core Program Expectations, and culinary quality standards are executed consistently across every café
• Oversee menu management systems to ensure accuracy, recipe integrity, functionality, and data accuracy across locations
• Facilitate regular culinary leadership meetings that promote collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Champion hands on culinary training and development to elevate skill, execution, allergen management, food safety, and overall program scalability
• Drive compliance with Procurement Integrity Index standards, financial targets, and key performance indicators while balancing creativity with disciplined cost stewardship
• Maintain a strong and visible presence on the floor, coaching in real time, inspiring teams, protecting the integrity of the craft, and leading with pride and professionalism
• Execute and expand innovative culinary initiatives aligned with client strategy and evolving workplace trends

Food and Workplace Safety

Safety is foundational to excellence. A culture of hospitality must always begin with trust.

• Partner with operational leadership to embed food safety and workplace safety into daily operations
• Maintain organized and impeccably clean kitchens that create a safe environment for employees and guests
• Ensure adherence to all workplace and food safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Execute Allergen Control Plan requirements with precision and care
• Validate accurate product labeling including clear allergen identification
• Maintain compliance with HACCP and NSF standards through disciplined processes and documentation

You set the tone for a culture where safety, trust, and culinary excellence work hand in hand.

Core Competencies

Leadership and Influence

Communicates with clarity and confidence, aligns diverse stakeholders, and inspires teams to achieve shared goals.

Client and Guest Focus

Anticipates needs, responds with urgency and professionalism, and builds trusted relationships that drive retention and growth.

Culinary Excellence

Protects the craft, elevates standards, and drives innovation while ensuring consistency at scale.

Drive and Accountability

Demonstrates resilience, ownership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Adaptability and Composure

Thrives in fast paced environments and maintains professionalism under pressure.

Inclusive Leadership

Values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging.

Integrity

Upholds the highest ethical standards and leads with transparency and accountability.

If you are inspired by food, energized by leading great people, and motivated to create extraordinary workplace dining experiences, we invite you to bring your passion and your craft to Guckenheimer.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to eight hours per day
• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty five pounds
• Maintain professional appearance standards
• Thrive in high volume environments with time sensitive demands

This is a hands on leadership role rooted in the rhythm, energy, and pride of the kitchen.

HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns. 

ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $114900.00 per year - $130000.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the above range. 

To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.