Executive Chef

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in service and united by a commitment to excellence, Aramark strives to create meaningful experiences that benefit partners, communities, and the planet. The company believes in fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and grow professionally. At Aramark, equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle, and the company is dedicated to ensuring a respectful and diverse environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, and other legally protected characteristics. Aramark encourages career development, empowering employees to reach their full potential while contributing positively to the communities they serve.

The Executive Chef is a vital management role within Aramark's culinary division, responsible for overseeing both chef managers and hourly culinary staff. This position focuses on developing and executing culinary solutions tailored to meet the distinct tastes and needs of customers and clients. The Executive Chef ensures that culinary operations adhere to high production, presentation, and service standards, applying advanced culinary techniques and effective leadership to maintain the integrity and quality of food offerings. With a focus on margin improvement and operational excellence, the Executive Chef upholds standards that influence customer satisfaction, food safety, and business profitability.

This role includes direct interaction with guests, fostering meaningful relationships to support business objectives, and coaching team members to advance skillsets and operational effectiveness. Leadership responsibilities also encompass managing team meetings and daily huddles, maintaining accurate staff records, training employees in food production best practices, and recognizing and rewarding exemplary performance. The Executive Chef takes charge of delivering food and labor targets, focuses on efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products, and ensures compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality assurance protocols. A strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes enables the Executive Chef to ensure that only authorized suppliers are utilized and food requisitions are accurately estimated.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 annually, reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise required. Compensation is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, work/life resources, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and disability coverage. Aramark values employees who are dedicated to continual learning and adaptability in a dynamic work environment where job duties may evolve to meet operational needs, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.