Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a globally recognized company that proudly serves millions of guests every day through its food and facilities management services across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark strives to deliver excellence and foster positive impact for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. As a market leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services, Aramark is committed to offering a professional work environment where talents are developed, passions fueled, and career growth encouraged. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The Executive Chef position at Aramark is a key management role in culinary operations, designed for an experienced professional who oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff. This role is vital in delivering innovative and high-quality culinary solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs and tastes of customers and clients. The Executive Chef is responsible for supervising all aspects of culinary production, including the preparation, presentation, and service of food to ensure exceptional standards are consistently met.

With a salaried compensation ranging from $100,000 to $115,000, this role offers competitive remuneration and is backed by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plans, paid parental leave, and disability coverage, among others. The Executive Chef will manage culinary teams, providing training and coaching to maintain best practices in food production and kitchen operations. They will also play an active role in developing employee engagement through rewards, recognition, and creating a shared vision to achieve business goals.

This position involves direct interaction with guests and clients, helping to build and maintain strong relationships that drive successful culinary experiences and mutually beneficial partnerships. The Executive Chef will be expected to maintain strict compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and occupational safety standards while managing operational excellence, optimizing costs, and ensuring margin improvements. They will also oversee inventory control, procurement, equipment maintenance, and implementation of standard recipes and menus according to corporate guidelines.

At Aramark, the Executive Chef role is not just about managing day-to-day culinary operations but also about contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and exceptional customer service. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to develop new skills and make a meaningful impact on both the team and customer satisfaction. Applicants can look forward to working with a global leader dedicated to sustainability, employee development, and operational excellence.

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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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