Posting Number: S1210
Department: Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Management
Position Type: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time-Staff
Salary: $70,055.00 – $89,321.00 per 12
months
Open Date: 05/05/2026
Close Date: 06/08/2026
Job Description Summary:
Under the
direction of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Chair, responsible for leading all retail culinary, baking and service operations
of the restaurant and food service located in the Culinary and Hospitality Institute on Oso Creek campus, overseeing daily food service
operations and supporting the academic mission of the department.
The Executive Chef collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and
students to ensure a high-quality, exceptional dining experience, and modeling professional behavior and upholding the American Culinary
Federation Code of Ethics.
Position may be assigned academic class(es) if needed for full time schedule.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Associates degree in Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry, Hospitality Management or related field.
Three
(3) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
One (1) year catering experience.
American Culinary
Federation (ACF) Certified Culinarian or Certified Pastry Culinarian or above OR able to obtain within six (6)
months of employment.
Food Managers Certification.
Valid Driver License with ability to obtain a Texas Driver License within
90 days of hire and be insurable by Del Mar College.
Preferred Qualifications:
ACF Certified Sous Chef or Certified Working Pastry Chef or above.
Five (5) years or more of culinary/kitchen
management experience.
Hands-on executive chef experience in restaurants, hotels, clubs, resorts, corporate dining, education,
military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
High volume, fine dining and/or complex food service operations
experience.
Three (3) years or more catering experience.
Current ServSafe Manager Certification.
Special
Instructions to Applicants:
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject
to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon
the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment
actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be
provided to individuals with disabilities.
To apply, visit: https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu/postings
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