Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
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. With a firmly rooted mission in service and unity, Aramark strives to make a positive impact not only for its customers and clients but also for its employees, communities, and the planet. The company places a strong emphasis on equal employment opportunity and diversity, ensuring a welcoming environment where individuals from various backgrounds can thrive and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive workplace. Aramark is known for fostering professional growth, encouraging employees to develop their skills, fuel their passions, and empower their career journeys.
The Executive Chef position at Aramark is a pivotal management role within the culinary services domain. This role is responsible for overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff, guaranteeing that culinary operations align with customer needs and taste preferences. As an Executive Chef, you would apply advanced culinary techniques to food preparation while managing the final presentation and service standards of all menu items. The role demands a focus on culinary excellence combined with operational efficiency, including managing food production, presentation quality, and service delivery while adhering to Aramark’s strict safety and quality assurance standards.
Compensation for this salaried position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 annually, reflecting the significant responsibility and leadership required. Beyond the salary, Aramark offers comprehensive benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as valuable work/life resources. Employees have access to retirement savings plans like a 401(k), paid time off for parental leave, disability coverage, and more. These benefits vary depending on location and employee eligibility but exemplify Aramark’s commitment to supporting its workforce comprehensively.
In the role of Executive Chef, you will lead culinary teams by training and coaching employees, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for executing food and labor targets, maintaining the integrity of Aramark’s standard menus, and driving margin improvements through diligent management of performance metrics, inventory, and supply chain processes. Daily duties include planning and conducting team meetings, managing staff records and training, and interacting directly with guests to ensure a superior dining experience.
Moreover, the Executive Chef acts as a critical link between regional culinary trends and on-the-ground culinary execution, ensuring that the menu offerings remain fresh, relevant, and attractive to guests. A strong grasp of operational fundamentals such as waste management, compliance with safety policies, food consumption estimation, and equipment maintenance is essential. This role requires adaptability as priorities and job duties may evolve to meet organizational commitments and improve service delivery.
Aramark’s culture encourages talent growth and operational excellence, positioning the Executive Chef as a key leader in delivering culinary innovation while upholding high standards of food safety and quality. If you have a passion for culinary arts combined with leadership skills and a commitment to creating exceptional dining experiences, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking global company.
The Executive Chef position at Aramark is a pivotal management role within the culinary services domain. This role is responsible for overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff, guaranteeing that culinary operations align with customer needs and taste preferences. As an Executive Chef, you would apply advanced culinary techniques to food preparation while managing the final presentation and service standards of all menu items. The role demands a focus on culinary excellence combined with operational efficiency, including managing food production, presentation quality, and service delivery while adhering to Aramark’s strict safety and quality assurance standards.
Compensation for this salaried position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 annually, reflecting the significant responsibility and leadership required. Beyond the salary, Aramark offers comprehensive benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as valuable work/life resources. Employees have access to retirement savings plans like a 401(k), paid time off for parental leave, disability coverage, and more. These benefits vary depending on location and employee eligibility but exemplify Aramark’s commitment to supporting its workforce comprehensively.
In the role of Executive Chef, you will lead culinary teams by training and coaching employees, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for executing food and labor targets, maintaining the integrity of Aramark’s standard menus, and driving margin improvements through diligent management of performance metrics, inventory, and supply chain processes. Daily duties include planning and conducting team meetings, managing staff records and training, and interacting directly with guests to ensure a superior dining experience.
Moreover, the Executive Chef acts as a critical link between regional culinary trends and on-the-ground culinary execution, ensuring that the menu offerings remain fresh, relevant, and attractive to guests. A strong grasp of operational fundamentals such as waste management, compliance with safety policies, food consumption estimation, and equipment maintenance is essential. This role requires adaptability as priorities and job duties may evolve to meet organizational commitments and improve service delivery.
Aramark’s culture encourages talent growth and operational excellence, positioning the Executive Chef as a key leader in delivering culinary innovation while upholding high standards of food safety and quality. If you have a passion for culinary arts combined with leadership skills and a commitment to creating exceptional dining experiences, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking global company.
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
- 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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