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Executive Chef, Athletics Performance

University Of Washington

Job Location:

Seattle, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 August 2026 (7 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 7 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for an Executive Chef Athletics Performance for the Don James Center Training Table to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Catering Athletics Dining and Strategic Partnerships the Athletics Performance Executive Chef Don James Center Training Table is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of dining services for UW Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA). Providing nutrition to power performance this executive level chef position has responsibility for ensuring menus and programming meet the needs of UW Athletes and teams through creating nutritionally optimal meals for athletes and coaches. This will be achieved through effective leadership of the dining facility team and planning in coordination with ICA dietitians

Key Responsibilities

Leadership (25%)

Build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes staff stakeholders and guests through effective communication and collaboration.

Lead and support culinary and service teams through coaching training feedback and daily operational leadership.

Ensure high standards for customer service food safety workplace safety and accommodation of specialty dietary needs.

Operations and Customer Service (20%)

Oversee daily dining operations staffing inventory and resource management to ensure efficient service and minimize waste while maintaining clean safe and health-compliant facilities and promptly addressing operational and safety concerns.

Communicate effectively with athletic teams ICA stakeholders and Dining leadership regarding operational needs and service expectations.

Fiscal Management (10%)

Monitor financial labor production and inventory performance data to support operational goals and implement appropriate cost controls and adjustments.

Culinary Focus and Results (30%)

Develop and execute high-quality performance-focused menus and recipes that support athlete nutrition wellness and recovery goals.

Collaborate with culinary leadership and ICA dietitians to create innovative menu concepts products and dining experiences.

Train staff in food preparation presentation quality standards and food safety practices to ensure consistent operational excellence.

Supervision (5%)

Recruit onboard supervise and evaluate staff to ensure productivity service quality and compliance with university and departmental standards.

Oversee and coordinate staffing operations and the work of direct and indirect reports within the dining operation.

CBORD (10%)

Utilize CBORD FSS system data and reports to support menu planning pricing purchasing inventory management recipe compliance and support of nutrition information operational reporting and customer-facing communication needs.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Bachelors degree in hospitality plus four years of executive chef-level management experience in culinary operations.

Experience that includes:

Comprehensive understanding of menu item specifics including but not limited to dietary restrictions food allergies and tolerances ingredients preparation processes holding and serving temperatures and HAACP guidelines.
Leadership experience working within a high-volume seated restaurant hotel contract food services university dining venue or athletic dining facility.
Effective execution of cook to order menu items in a restaurant setting.
Effective expediting on the kitchen and service sides of a restaurant.
Depth and breadth in concept development kitchen management food and labor cost controls and plating and presentation.
Effective training and leadership of staff.
Effective interpersonal organizational analytical communication and problem-solving skills.
Effective supervision of staff including training giving constructive feedback and address performance through progressive corrective action.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office such as Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Project

Preferred Qualifications

Certification by a recognized culinary institution or related
Success working in a contemporary college/university dining environment
Experience in a culinary management role within an athletic nutrition setting (ex. professional sports team collegiate athletic department or Olympic team setting).

Working Conditions

This position is expected to maintain regular hours (8am-5pm M-F) during the work week to maximize availability for HFS meetings and to conduct daily business. Additional hours are required to provide a presence and coverage for meal services and HFS special events that may occur in the evenings and weekends.

About the Team

Working together to enhance student lifeis the Housing & Food Services mission statement. Housing & Food Services is a large and complex organization with a unified commitment to supporting student learning growth and success.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$94800.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$98508.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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