Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in service and driven by a mission to positively impact communities, partners, employees, and the planet, Aramark is dedicated to providing equal opportunity employment and creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. The company operates with a strong commitment to service excellence, innovation, and sustainability, making it a top choice for professionals seeking career growth and meaningful work within the food services industry.
As an Executive Chef at Aramark, you will play a pivotal leadership role in managing the culinary operations that deliver exceptional food experiences to clients and guests. This management position oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff, guiding the team to develop and execute innovative culinary solutions tailored to meet diverse customer needs and tastes. You will be responsible for ensuring culinary production aligns with the Executional Framework, applying best practices in food preparation, presentation, and service standards.
In this role, you will manage the culinary team to maintain high standards in food quality and safety while driving operational excellence across all kitchen processes. Your expertise will be essential in coaching, training, and developing staff to use advanced culinary techniques and achieve optimal performance. You will also be tasked with planning and executing team meetings, maintaining precise staff records, and fostering strong client and guest relationships aimed at building mutually beneficial business partnerships.
A key focus of the Executive Chef position involves managing food and labor costs, understanding performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for margin improvement. You will ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with daily menus and uphold the integrity of the Aramark food offerings. Your role includes full compliance with operational policies, food safety regulations, occupational safety standards, and company quality assurance programs.
Furthermore, you will oversee the supply chain and procurement processes, ensuring the use of authorized suppliers and accurate forecasting of food consumption for purchasing requisitions. Maintenance and proper operation of kitchen equipment are your responsibility, as is adherence to the Aramark SAFE food standards and other regulatory requirements. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000, reflecting the company's commitment to attracting talented culinary professionals.
By joining Aramark as an Executive Chef, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in culinary services while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values skill development, innovation, and leadership. This role represents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the guest experience and business success within one of the world’s most respected food service organizations.
As an Executive Chef at Aramark, you will play a pivotal leadership role in managing the culinary operations that deliver exceptional food experiences to clients and guests. This management position oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff, guiding the team to develop and execute innovative culinary solutions tailored to meet diverse customer needs and tastes. You will be responsible for ensuring culinary production aligns with the Executional Framework, applying best practices in food preparation, presentation, and service standards.
In this role, you will manage the culinary team to maintain high standards in food quality and safety while driving operational excellence across all kitchen processes. Your expertise will be essential in coaching, training, and developing staff to use advanced culinary techniques and achieve optimal performance. You will also be tasked with planning and executing team meetings, maintaining precise staff records, and fostering strong client and guest relationships aimed at building mutually beneficial business partnerships.
A key focus of the Executive Chef position involves managing food and labor costs, understanding performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for margin improvement. You will ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with daily menus and uphold the integrity of the Aramark food offerings. Your role includes full compliance with operational policies, food safety regulations, occupational safety standards, and company quality assurance programs.
Furthermore, you will oversee the supply chain and procurement processes, ensuring the use of authorized suppliers and accurate forecasting of food consumption for purchasing requisitions. Maintenance and proper operation of kitchen equipment are your responsibility, as is adherence to the Aramark SAFE food standards and other regulatory requirements. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000, reflecting the company's commitment to attracting talented culinary professionals.
By joining Aramark as an Executive Chef, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in culinary services while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values skill development, innovation, and leadership. This role represents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the guest experience and business success within one of the world’s most respected food service organizations.
Job Requirements
- Requires culinary degree or equivalent experience
- minimum of 4 years culinary experience
- at least 2 years of management experience preferred
- ability to multi-task effectively
- strong leadership and communication skills
- knowledge of food safety and quality standards
- ability to manage and develop a culinary team
- capability to analyze performance metrics
- understanding of supply chain and procurement processes
- compliance with 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
- 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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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