Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work life resources
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
The Portfolio Group, operating under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella at Aramark, is dedicated to delivering seamless and exceptional experiences across all business environments, ranging from the breakroom to the boardroom. This team specializes in offering a signature suite of services tailored to the unique needs of each business portfolio, fostering partnerships that prioritize innovation, convenience, consistency, and excellence. The Portfolio Group embodies the philosophy of 'One Partner. Infinite Solutions,' and through this, it strives to break the mold in service delivery, ensuring highly personalized and memorable customer experiences.
Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniform services, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. They are deeply rooted in service and driven by their mission to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company places a strong emphasis on equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, providing a workplace where every employee can thrive and develop their talents. Aramark offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities, making it an employer of choice for culinary and hospitality professionals.
The Executive Chef role at Aramark is a pivotal management position focused on culinary excellence and team leadership. This position involves overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff to create and execute culinary solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations. The Executive Chef ensures that food production aligns with high standards of preparation, presentation, and service while maintaining operational and safety compliance. With a salaried compensation range between $80,000 to $85,000, this role is vital in steering culinary operations toward quality, efficiency, and innovation.
In this role, the Executive Chef will apply advanced culinary techniques and leadership skills to manage all culinary aspects, including production, menu planning, team training, and client engagement. The role demands a strong focus on culinary trends, margin improvement, and customer satisfaction, alongside managing labor and food costs effectively. This position requires strategic oversight of the culinary environment, ensuring that the Aramark Food Framework and operational excellence standards are consistently met.
The Executive Chef leads by example, training culinary staff in best practices and fostering a culture of excellence and recognition. They conduct team meetings, maintain staff records, and build strong, beneficial relationships with clients and guests. This role also involves ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and quality assurance policies, promoting a safe and productive workplace.
Aramark values continuous learning and adaptability, encouraging employees to develop new skills that contribute positively to their role and the company’s success. The Executive Chef position exemplifies this ethos by requiring a commitment to culinary innovation, team development, and superior service delivery. Those who join Aramark can expect a dynamic work environment where responsibilities may evolve as needed to meet operational goals and customer needs.
Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniform services, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. They are deeply rooted in service and driven by their mission to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company places a strong emphasis on equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, providing a workplace where every employee can thrive and develop their talents. Aramark offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities, making it an employer of choice for culinary and hospitality professionals.
The Executive Chef role at Aramark is a pivotal management position focused on culinary excellence and team leadership. This position involves overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff to create and execute culinary solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations. The Executive Chef ensures that food production aligns with high standards of preparation, presentation, and service while maintaining operational and safety compliance. With a salaried compensation range between $80,000 to $85,000, this role is vital in steering culinary operations toward quality, efficiency, and innovation.
In this role, the Executive Chef will apply advanced culinary techniques and leadership skills to manage all culinary aspects, including production, menu planning, team training, and client engagement. The role demands a strong focus on culinary trends, margin improvement, and customer satisfaction, alongside managing labor and food costs effectively. This position requires strategic oversight of the culinary environment, ensuring that the Aramark Food Framework and operational excellence standards are consistently met.
The Executive Chef leads by example, training culinary staff in best practices and fostering a culture of excellence and recognition. They conduct team meetings, maintain staff records, and build strong, beneficial relationships with clients and guests. This role also involves ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and quality assurance policies, promoting a safe and productive workplace.
Aramark values continuous learning and adaptability, encouraging employees to develop new skills that contribute positively to their role and the company’s success. The Executive Chef position exemplifies this ethos by requiring a commitment to culinary innovation, team development, and superior service delivery. Those who join Aramark can expect a dynamic work environment where responsibilities may evolve as needed to meet operational goals and customer needs.
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 4 years culinary experience
- At least 2 years management experience preferred
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to simplify team agenda
- Advanced knowledge of culinary principles
- Strong communication skills
Job Qualifications
- At least 4 years of culinary experience
- Minimum of 2 years in a management role preferred
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
- Advanced knowledge of food industry principles and practices
- Experiential knowledge in people management and problem solving
- Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills
Job Duties
- Ensure culinary production connects to the Executional Framework
- Maintain proper culinary standards and techniques for food preparation, production, presentation, and service
- Manage a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality food presentation
- Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees in best practice food production techniques
- Coach employees to create a shared understanding of objectives and methodologies
- Reward and recognize employees
- Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
- Complete and maintain all staff records including training, shift checklists, and performance data
- Develop and maintain effective client and guest relationships
- Interact directly with guests daily
- Aggregate and communicate culinary and ingredient trends
- Deliver food and labor targets with focus on margin improvement
- Understand performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
- Ensure efficient execution and delivery of culinary products with menu alignment
- Maintain food quality and safety standards according to Aramark policies
- Comply with Operational Excellence fundamentals including waste management and recipe standards
- Understand supply chain and procurement processes ensuring authorized suppliers
- Implement Food Framework effectively
- Ensure accuracy of food consumption estimates and requisitions
- Oversee proper equipment operation and maintenance
- Comply with all Aramark SAFE food and quality assurance standards
- Follow occupational and environmental safety policies
- Adhere to all applicable workplace policies and regulations including wage and hour laws
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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