Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Paid holidays
Job Description
LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, specializes in designing custom culinary solutions for corporate clients aiming to elevate their amenity experiences. Known for delivering sensory dining experiences that strongly support company culture, LifeWorks takes pride in creating transparent, collaborative relationships with its partners. This includes everything from space design and marketing to delivering branded culinary products that resonate with client values.
LifeWorks is currently searching for an experienced Catering Executive Chef to lead their bustling and sophisticated catering program at Walmart's Corporate Headquarters. This role involves managing a high-volume catering operation that focuses on from-scratch, elevated culin... Show More
LifeWorks is currently searching for an experienced Catering Executive Chef to lead their bustling and sophisticated catering program at Walmart's Corporate Headquarters. This role involves managing a high-volume catering operation that focuses on from-scratch, elevated culin... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of four years culinary experience
- At least two years managerial experience preferred
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety and quality standards
- Experience leading a culinary team
- Ability to train and develop staff
- Familiarity with supply chain and procurement processes
- Commitment to compliance with health and safety regulations
Job Qualifications
- At least four years of culinary experience
- Minimum two years in a management role preferred
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
- Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
- Experience in managing people and problem-solving
- Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills
Job Duties
- Ensure culinary production aligns with executional framework
- Maintain culinary standards and proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, and service
- Manage culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality
- Train and manage culinary and kitchen staff using best practice food production techniques
- Coach employees by creating shared understanding of goals and methods
- Reward and recognize employees
- Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
- Maintain all staff records including training and performance data
- Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport
- Interact directly with guests daily
- Communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
- Deliver food and labor targets
- Focus on margin improvement by analyzing performance metrics, order and inventory trends
- Ensure efficient execution of culinary products per daily menu
- Maintain integrity of Aramark food offer and ensure food quality and safety
- Manage waste, standard menus, recipes, and customer-driven menus and labor standards
- Understand supply chain and procurement processes ensuring use of authorized suppliers
- Implement Food Framework
- Accurately estimate food consumption for requisitions and purchases
- Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
- Comply with Aramark SAFE food and quality assurance standards, and all safety, health, and labor regulations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)