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Aramark

Executive Chef - NC State

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Known for its commitment to service, Aramark is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and develop their talents. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunities and respects diversity across all dimensions such as race, color, gender, age, and more. With a mission rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark focuses on making a positive impact on its partners, communities, and the planet, all while enabling employees to grow professionally in dynamic and supportive settings.

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Job Requirements

  • At least 4 years of culinary experience
  • At least 2 years in a management role preferred
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience required
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
  • Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
  • Oral, reading, and written communication skills required

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
  • Culinary leadership experience in large-scale, high-volume operations preferred
  • Proven ability to manage premium dining programs for suites and hospitality clubs preferred
  • Demonstrated success in stadium event day operations preferred, including menu planning, team coordination, and delivering exceptional guest experiences under fast-paced, high-capacity conditions

Job Duties

  • Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes
  • Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards
  • Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food
  • 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 Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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