Executive Chef - Frost Bank Center

San Antonio, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $64,500.00 - $88,800.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. At its core, Aramark is a company deeply rooted in service and united by a shared purpose to make a positive difference not only for its employees and partners but also for the communities and the planet it serves. The company prioritizes inclusivity and equality, ensuring all employees enjoy equal employment opportunities and a supportive environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Aramark fosters career growth by developing employee talents, fueling passions, and empowering professional advancement. Whether individuals seek a new challenge, belonging, or just a great place to work, Aramark commits to helping them reach their full potential.

The Executive Chef role at Aramark is a pivotal management position responsible for overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff to ensure exceptional culinary operations. This role plays a critical part in developing and executing diverse culinary solutions that satisfy customer tastes and client needs. The Executive Chef is tasked with maintaining high standards in food production, presentation, and service, utilizing advanced culinary techniques to deliver quality meals consistently. This leadership role involves training and coaching staff, fostering teamwork and employee engagement, and managing daily operational activities such as team meetings and huddles. The Executive Chef also ensures compliance with food safety and quality standards like Aramark's SAFE standards and operational excellence fundamentals. Additionally, the position demands strategic management of food and labor costs, inventory, and supply chain procurement to optimize margin improvement and operational efficiency. Interaction with guests to build lasting rapport and to receive direct feedback is a key element, supporting a guest-focused approach to culinary services. Overall, this role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to lead culinary teams in delivering outstanding food experiences within a renowned global company committed to excellence, sustainability, and inclusiveness.

Job Requirements

Four years of culinary experience
two years of management experience preferred
culinary degree or equivalent experience
ability to multi-task
ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and by reading
advanced culinary knowledge
management experience in people and problem-solving
ability to simplify agendas for the team

Job Qualifications

At least 4 years of culinary experience
minimum 2 years in a management role preferred
culinary degree or equivalent experience
advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
experiential knowledge in managing people and problems
oral, reading, and written communication skills
ability to multi-task
ability to simplify team agendas

Job Duties

Ensure culinary production aligns with the Executional Framework
maintain proper culinary standards and techniques for food preparation including production, presentation, and service
manage culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food
train and manage culinary and kitchen employees on best practice food production techniques
coach employees by creating a shared understanding of goals and methods
reward and recognize employees
plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles