New 
Chef De Cuisine
 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
 Jul 25, 2026 | |
 Chef De Cuisine Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10013315 Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Chef de Cuisine Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Food Service Manager Job Duties: Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Residential Dining Services, UW- Milwaukee's Dining and Retail Services Department is hiring a dynamic and team-focused Chef de Cuisine. This position will lead and inspire back of house kitchen staff in the production of Residential Dining units and be responsible for menu implementation, recipe development, hiring and staff training, collaborating with unit managers, and optimizing staff productivity and consistency. The Chef de Cuisine will enforce best practices for safety, quality, consistency, and sanitation in the kitchen, monitoring and training all staff and students in proper sanitation and operational procedures. The position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, service, and delivery of all food and all related activities for these operations and special events. Key Job Responsibilities: Culinary Management 50%
Staff Onboarding, Training, and Development 25%
Recipe and Menu Development 20%
Administrative Duties 5%
Department: Dining and Retail Services is a self-operated dining venture on campus with a $18 million operating budget. The department has three facilities that provide food services across campus, including Sandburg Hall Café, Cambridge Commons Café, Restor Sandburg, Restor Cambridge, retail offerings in the Student Union including catering unit, Grind coffee locations, convenience stores, and concessions operations. The department includes a dynamic management team and approximately fifty resolute permanent staff. Our department includes over three hundred student employees in all areas of our operations. Compensation: $67,000 - $75,000 Annually Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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 may be marked as incomplete and 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 08/07/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 08/06/2026. Applications submitted after 08/06/2026 may not be reviewed. Contact Information: Questions can be directed to Luke Messmann (messmanl@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/Chef-de-Cuisine_JR10013315. je-7c2c34a962b443e4bcaf469d56855c9f | |