Executive Chef - PA Convention Center

Collingswood, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Job Description

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is a leading provider of food and hospitality services, specializing in delivering exceptional experiences at major venues and events across the globe. With a presence in 15 countries, Aramark is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability in the food service industry. The company serves millions of guests daily, offering a diverse range of culinary and facility management solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each location and its patrons. Aramark's service-oriented culture emphasizes collaboration, growth, and community engagement, making it a respected employer in the hospitality sector.

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is currently seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at the prestigious Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. This high-volume, high-profile venue hosts world-class meetings, conventions, and special events, presenting a remarkable opportunity for a seasoned culinary leader to shape and elevate the food and beverage experience for thousands of guests each week. As the Executive Chef, you will be accountable for developing and executing innovative culinary solutions that exceed production, presentation, and service standards. This role demands expertise in advanced culinary techniques for menu planning, food preparation, and final presentation, all while inspiring and managing a diverse culinary team.

The Executive Chef will oversee daily culinary operations and special events of varied sizes within the convention center, ensuring that all food items meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will be responsible for training and coaching kitchen staff, fostering a team environment that values creativity, efficiency, and adherence to best practices. Financial and operational excellence are key components of this role, requiring a consistent focus on margin improvement through the understanding of performance metrics, ordering, and inventory management. You'll also maintain the integrity of Aramark's standard food offerings and ensure full compliance with company and regulatory standards pertaining to food safety, occupational health, and environmental policies.

This position offers relocation assistance and requires availability for event-based hours, including evenings, weekends, and potentially holiday shifts. Aramark values a balanced approach to benefits aimed at promoting a culture of health and wellbeing, empowering employees to take care of their health, family, finances, and future through comprehensive support and resources. Joining Aramark means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization dedicated to making a positive impact on employees, partners, communities, and the planet. If you are a strategic, innovative culinary professional eager to lead a dynamic team at a world-class venue, this Executive Chef opportunity at the Pennsylvania Convention Center could be the ideal next step in your career.

Job Requirements

Culinary degree preferred or at least 5-7 years of related experience in a management role required
previous experience in special events, hospitality, or catering required
must have excellent communication and organizational skills
ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required
must be comfortable working in a collaborative team dynamic
requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
ability to stand for extended periods of time
must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

Job Qualifications

Culinary degree preferred or at least 5-7 years of related experience in a management role required
previous experience in special events, hospitality, or catering required
requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required
must have excellent communication and organizational skills
must be comfortable working in a collaborative team dynamic
requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of time
must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

Job Duties

Oversee the culinary team for daily culinary operations and special events of varied size at the convention center
ensure proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
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
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
aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
consistent focus on margin improvement
understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
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
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