Executive Chef

The Colony, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, a dynamic division of Aramark, is a leader in creating innovative culinary experiences that go beyond the expected. Specializing in delivering custom amenity solutions for diverse clients, LifeWorks Restaurant Group transforms dining into a sensory experience that fosters company culture and enhances workplace environments. As an independently operated division, it combines a strong commitment to quality with the expertise and resources of the global Aramark brand, which serves millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Aramark is rooted in service and united by purpose, striving to make a positive impact on its employees, clients, communities, and the planet, all while providing equal opportunity in the workplace and promoting professional growth for every team member.

The Executive Chef position at LifeWorks Restaurant Group is a vital leadership role that requires a passionate culinary professional capable of managing both management-level chef staff and hourly culinary employees. This position focuses on developing and executing culinary solutions tailored to customer needs and tastes, ensuring that all culinary operations meet high standards in production, presentation, and service. The Executive Chef oversees the full spectrum of kitchen functions—from the initial preparation using advanced culinary techniques to the final service and presentation of dishes—ensuring consistency, quality, safety, and innovation.

This role demands strong leadership skills to coach, train, and inspire the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. The Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining close relationships with clients and guests to ensure satisfaction and mutual business benefits. Additional tasks include managing food and labor budgets, improving margins through detailed analysis of performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with operational standards and food safety regulations. The Executive Chef also plays a key role in implementing the Food Framework and Operational Excellence fundamentals, managing supply chains and procurement processes with a detailed knowledge of authorized suppliers to uphold the integrity of Aramark’s food offerings.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for a culinary leader who enjoys a vibrant work environment and wants to make a significant impact through innovative cuisine and team leadership. The Executive Chef contributes to shaping the culinary direction of LifeWorks Restaurant Group and Aramark as a whole, supporting their mission of serving great food with a focus on quality, culture, and community impact. Join a company that values developing skills and career growth, where you can challenge yourself and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to culinary excellence.

Job Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years culinary experience
At least 2 years management experience preferred
Ability to multi-task
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of food production techniques
Understanding of food safety and quality standards
Ability to manage and motivate a culinary team

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
Ensure 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