Executive Chef

Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services. Operating in 15 countries worldwide, Aramark delivers quality experiences for millions of guests each day through its comprehensive offerings. With a firm commitment to service excellence and a mission rooted in making a positive impact, Aramark promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee is valued and empowered. The company is dedicated to fostering the professional growth of its team members, encouraging innovation, and delivering custom solutions that enhance customer experiences and corporate culture.

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Job Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 4 years culinary experience
Preferred 2 years management experience
Strong multitasking abilities
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety standards
Leadership and team management skills
Ability to maintain food quality and safety standards
Understanding of supply chain and procurement processes
Compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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