Commissary Executive Chef

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, specializes in designing custom culinary and amenity solutions for its diverse clientele. Renowned for elevating dining and hospitality experiences, LifeWorks Restaurant Group approaches each project not simply as a service but as an opportunity to craft memorable sensory experiences that deeply engage company culture. With a commitment to transparency and collaboration, the team works closely with clients from the initial stages of space design and delivery through to the marketing of the customized, branded culinary offerings. LifeWorks prides itself on innovation and excellence within the foodservice industry, consistently delivering high-quality, tailor-made culinary solutions that honor both client preferences and industry best practices. This environment fosters creativity, teamwork, and professional development while focusing on exceeding customer expectations.

The Executive Chef position at LifeWorks Restaurant Group is integral to managing and inspiring the culinary team to deliver exceptional food experiences. This role commands oversight of chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, with responsibilities ranging from the development and execution of innovative culinary solutions to maintaining strict production, presentation, and service standards. The Executive Chef acts as a visionary leader, applying advanced culinary techniques to ensure the final presentation of dishes delights customers while upholding the highest quality and safety standards. With a salary range from $90,000 to $100,000, this full-time, salaried position offers competitive compensation alongside comprehensive benefits provided by Aramark, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans such as 401(k). In this role, the Executive Chef is expected to integrate current trends and best practices in culinary arts, manage resources efficiently, and deliver consistent operational excellence. They are additionally responsible for coaching, training, and recognizing culinary team members to maintain motivation and alignment with organizational objectives. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong communication abilities and a commitment to fostering effective client and guest relationships to enhance business success. Through hands-on daily interaction with guests and team members, the Executive Chef embodies the core values and service-driven mission of LifeWorks Restaurant Group and Aramark.

Job Requirements

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

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