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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Rooted in a strong commitment to service and united by a purposeful mission, Aramark focuses on creating excellent experiences for its clients, employees, and communities. With a diverse range of services provided in sectors such as education, healthcare, business, sports, and entertainment, Aramark stands as a top employer heralded for fostering employee development, inclusive culture, and professional growth. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for 2024, Aramark offers extensive opportunities for employees to expand their careers within... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience
- 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume venues such as sports arenas, convention centers, casinos, or hotel banquets
- Experience working in or managing a union kitchen environment
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
- Proficient in large-scale production, premium service, and catering operations
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines, ServSafe certification preferred
- Ability to work an event-based schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical ability to occasionally sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to support Aramark accounts both locally and out of state
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience
- Demonstrated progressive culinary leadership in high-volume environments
- Experience managing union kitchen staff respecting collective bargaining agreements
- Skilled in communication and conflict resolution within union environments
- Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices
- Proficiency in menu development, catering, and large-scale food production
- Ability to lead, train, and mentor culinary teams
- Capacity to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Oversee day-to-day culinary execution across all outlets including clubs, luxury suites, press dining, restaurants, and concessions
- Supervise union culinary employees per collective bargaining agreements
- Schedule, delegate, and manage union cooks, stewards, and prep teams within CBA guidelines
- Communicate effectively with union stewards and HR on staffing, grievances, and contract adherence
- Participate in grievance resolutions when needed
- Direct, coach, and mentor chefs and culinary leads to ensure standards are consistently met in all areas
- Take charge of back-of-house operations on all event days, providing visible leadership during peak periods
- Assist the Senior Executive Chef with developing and executing seasonal and event-based menus, adhering to recipes and brand standards
- Enforce all health and safety standards, including HACCP and local health department guidelines
- Maintain accurate inventory, reduce waste, and assist in managing food and labor costs
- Train union culinary staff on culinary techniques, safety, station setups, and service timing expectations
- Ensure all food is prepared and presented to stadium, team, and corporate quality standards, including VIP areas
- Approve schedules and adjust staffing levels based on event needs within union rules
- Follow proper protocols when addressing performance issues with union staff, ensuring documentation is accurate and HR-approved
- Oversee off-day and special event culinary services such as concerts, private events, and media functions
- Monitor kitchen cleanliness and equipment functionality, coordinating repairs with facilities and engineering
- Collaborate with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance
- Develop prep schedules, par sheets, and production plans for all events
- Partner with front-of-house managers and premium service teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction
- Maintain a high level of visibility in kitchens and service areas, serving as a calm, respected leader
- Complete required reports, temperature logs, food safety audits, and incident documentation in a timely manner
- Assume full culinary leadership in the absence of the Senior Executive Chef and assist in developing future culinary leaders from within the team
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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