Executive Chef - RWJBH Trinitas

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily through its operations in 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in service and driven by a strong purpose, Aramark is committed to excellence not only for its clients and customers but also for its employees and the communities it serves. The company fosters an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal employment opportunity, ensuring that everyone can participate fully and contribute to its ongoing success. From its comprehensive benefits to its emphasis on career development, Aramark is dedicated to helping employees grow both professionally and personally.

The Executive Chef role at Aramark is a crucial management position responsible for overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff while ensuring culinary operations meet the highest standards of production, presentation, and service. This role requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about culinary excellence and capable of developing innovative culinary solutions tailored to meet diverse customer preferences and client needs. The Executive Chef will apply advanced culinary techniques to food preparation, oversee final presentation, and enforce stringent quality and safety standards throughout the kitchen and food service areas.

In this position, the Executive Chef ensures that culinary production aligns with the company’s Executional Framework, which promotes consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. They lead by example, providing training, coaching, and motivation to culinary and kitchen employees to adopt best practices in food production. Regular team meetings and daily huddles are part of fostering clear communication and a shared understanding of goals. The chef also manages employee recognition programs to reward outstanding performance and uphold morale.

A significant aspect of the role includes managing food costs and labor targets, interpreting performance metrics, analyzing order and inventory trends, and applying margin improvement strategies. The Executive Chef must ensure the integrity of Aramark's standard food offerings while upholding food quality and safety standards, complying with all regulatory and operational policies, and maintaining proper equipment operation and maintenance. Developing effective client and guest relationships through direct daily interaction is also essential to this position.

The role demands thorough knowledge and application of the Food Framework and the supply chain processes, including authorized supplier management and accurate food consumption estimation for requisition and purchasing purposes. Safety and compliance with occupational and environmental policies, along with wage and hour regulations, form a foundation for all kitchen operations under this role.

This salaried position offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off such as parental leave, and disability coverage. Aramark is committed to continuous employee development and success, encouraging candidates who are ready to make a positive impact and take on new challenges in their culinary careers.