Catering Executive Chef

Frisco, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career Development

flexible scheduling

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is an independently operated division of Aramark, a global leader in food services and facilities management. Known for designing custom culinary solutions, LifeWorks Restaurant Group specializes in transforming client amenities into extraordinary experiences. They pride themselves on their forward-thinking approach, focusing on creating sensory experiences rather than merely fulfilling requirements. This team is dedicated to feeding company culture through innovative food service offerings, ensuring that every client relationship is grounded in transparency and collaboration. From space design and delivery to marketing the final branded product, LifeWorks Restaurant Group handles every detail with care and professionalism.

The Catering Executive Chef oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff, playing a key leadership role in developing and executing culinary strategies that meet diverse customer preferences. This position demands a broad skill set, encompassing culinary creativity, team leadership, operational management, and a strong commitment to quality and safety standards. The Catering Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring culinary production aligns with the company's Executional Framework while managing daily culinary operations, including food preparation, presentation, and service standards. This includes training culinary staff to adopt best practices, coaching employees, and fostering a positive workplace culture through recognition and development.

In addition to managing team meetings and maintaining staff records, the role requires close collaboration with clients and guests to build meaningful relationships that promote mutual business success. The Catering Executive Chef must stay attuned to regional culinary trends and contribute those insights to the menu creation process while controlling food and labor costs to improve profit margins. Committed to operational excellence, the role demands strict adherence to safety policies, food quality assurance, and efficient supply chain management. Understanding the end-to-end supply chain, procurement processes, and authorized suppliers is crucial to maintaining a consistent and high-quality food offering that reflects the standard Aramark food portfolio.

This management position emphasizes continuous improvement and adaptability, as job duties may evolve over time to meet organizational objectives. The Catering Executive Chef at LifeWorks Restaurant Group is an essential leader who balances innovation with operational rigor, providing a dynamic environment for culinary professionals and contributing significantly to the success of client events and services. This role offers an enriching opportunity for experienced culinary leaders who are passionate about culinary arts and leadership to thrive within a leading food service company with global reach. The position supports career growth and development within Aramark’s inclusive work culture, making it a fulfilling career choice for dedicated culinary managers.

Job Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years culinary experience
At least 2 years in management preferred
Ability to multi-task
Strong communication skills
Advanced knowledge of food preparation and management principles
Experience managing culinary teams
Ability to maintain food quality and safety standards
Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes
Compliance with food safety and occupational safety policies

Job Qualifications

Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
At least 2 years in a management role preferred
Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
Ability to multi-task
Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills

Job Duties

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Interact directly with guests daily
Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
Consistent focus on margin improvement
understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu
Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer
responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items
Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards
Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used
Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework
Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase
Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour