Executive Chef

Plano, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is distinguished for designing custom culinary and dining solutions that elevate amenities and create memorable experiences. As part of Aramark, a global leader in food services and facilities management, LifeWorks offers innovative and sensory-rich dining experiences tailored to enhance company cultures and client environments. Their approach emphasizes transparency, client collaboration, and delivering not just meals but memorable branded products that speak directly to client needs and preferences.

The role of Executive Chef at LifeWorks Restaurant Group is a pivotal management position responsible for overseeing culinary operations, including managing chef managers and hourly culinary staff. This leadership role entails the development and execution of diverse culinary solutions designed to meet specific customer tastes and organizational requirements. The Executive Chef ensures that all culinary production aligns with established standards of quality, presentation, and service while fostering a motivated and well-trained team environment. This involves coaching, training, and inspiring culinary staff to adopt best practices and uphold Aramark's food safety and quality standards.

This position demands a strategic leader who can connect culinary production with operational frameworks, maintain exceptional food quality and safety, and manage labor and food costs effectively. The Executive Chef will conduct team meetings, maintain staff records, and engage directly with guests to ensure satisfaction and rapport building. With a focus on continuous improvement, the role requires monitoring market trends, inventory, and performance metrics to drive margin improvements and operational excellence. The Executive Chef also plays a vital role in supply chain and procurement oversight to maintain compliance with internal standards and efficient resource utilization.

Emphasizing integrity and consistent food quality, the Executive Chef at LifeWorks is responsible for ensuring adherence to all policies relating to food safety, occupational safety, and regulatory compliance. This is more than a culinary role – it’s a leadership opportunity to make a significant impact on customer experiences through innovative food service strategies, supportive team management, and a commitment to operational excellence. Within Aramark’s mission-driven culture, the Executive Chef position offers a meaningful opportunity for career growth, professional development, and contribution to a leading global service organization.

Job Requirements

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 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