Executive Chef - Dining Services

Executive ChefTufts Dining is a self-operated, mission-driven food service organization serving the Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses of Tufts University. We deliver high-quality, contemporary, and innovative dining and hospitality services, supported by a central kitchen, to a diverse community of 6500 undergraduates, 2100 graduate students, 2300 staff, 1,038 faculty, administrators and guests. As a leader in campus dining we offer a progressive residential dining program focused on culinary excellence, nutrition, and sustainability, an innovative retail dining concepts that reflect global food trends and student preferences and a distinctive university catering program known for its creativity, service, and execution. Tufts Dining is committed to culinary diversity, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility. Our menus are thoughtfully crafted to reflect the cultural traditions, lived experiences, and dietary needs of our community. Joining Tufts Dining means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, inclusivity, and service excellence. The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader responsible for managing all aspects of food production, culinary operations, and special event preparation within a high-volume residential dining program at Tufts University. This role executes the vision, mission, and standards of Tufts Dining through hands-on leadership, staff development, fiscal responsibility, and strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. The Executive Chef leads a unionized culinary team to deliver a high-quality, innovative, and student-centered food program while achieving operational, financial, and sustainability goals that support the residential campus experience.