Executive Chef

Washington, DC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $110,000.00 - $115,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plans (401k)

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. The company is deeply rooted in service excellence and driven by a clear mission to benefit employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Known for fostering a culture that promotes career development, passion, and professional growth, Aramark offers an inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and equal employment opportunity is upheld. The organization's commitment to integrity, operational excellence, and sustainability reflects in all aspects of its business, making it a preferred employer in the food and hospitality industry. Aramark's... Show More

Job Requirements

Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
Food safety certification required
Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
At least 2 years in a management role preferred
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to multi-task
Ability to simplify the agenda for the team

Job Qualifications

Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
Food safety certification required
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
Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

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