Executive Chef - Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse

Allentown, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

retirement savings plan

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 every day across 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in service and united by their core purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact for their employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company believes that a fulfilling career should help develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth, making it an attractive and supportive environment for culinary professionals. Aramark deeply values diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. The company's mission extends beyond just business—to foster a workplace that values respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

This Executive Chef position at Aramark is a leadership role responsible for managing culinary operations to deliver exceptional food quality, safety, and presentation that meets the needs and tastes of diverse customers and clients. As an Executive Chef, you will oversee chef managers and hourly culinary staff, ensuring that culinary production aligns with the company's Executional Framework and adheres to operational standards. You will apply advanced culinary techniques in food preparation and maintain rigorous quality assurance practices while delivering consistent food and labor cost targets. Your role will include coaching, training, and managing employees to use best practices, cultivating a positive team culture that rewards and recognizes employee performance. You will also engage directly with guests daily to foster strong client and guest relationships, while effectively communicating regional culinary trends and insights.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations including food purchasing requisitions, compliance with safety and health regulations, equipment maintenance, and waste management in alignment with Aramark's Operational Excellence principles. A strong focus on margin improvement and understanding performance metrics, data analytics, and supply chain processes will be critical to your success in this role. The ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and simplify agendas for your team is also essential.

Aramark offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as work/life resources to support overall well-being. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans such as a 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage. The compensation details for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity at a respected global food service company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. The hiring window is open-ended until the right qualified candidate is selected, with a commitment to fair chance hiring practices in compliance with applicable laws.

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
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