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Aramark

Regional Culinary Director - Collegiate Hospitality, East Region

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Travel reimbursement

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Rooted in a mission of service and united by purpose, Aramark is committed to creating outstanding experiences for its partners, communities, and employees. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees have equal opportunity to thrive regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. Aramark is a recognized industry leader known for its innovation and dedication to social and environmental sustainability, fostering a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.

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Job Requirements

  • CIA ProChef or ACF certification required
  • 10+ years of culinary management experience
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced knowledge of food service industry principles and practices
  • Experience in demonstration cooking menu writing and development
  • Ability to lead diverse teams with focus on client service
  • Experience controlling food and labor costs and menu pricing
  • P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Aramark productivity tools
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • ServSafe certification
  • Willingness to travel 60-75%
  • Professionalism maturity and project management skills

Job Qualifications

  • CIA ProChef or ACF certification
  • 10+ years of culinary management experience
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the food service industry
  • Expertise in demonstration cooking menu writing and development and understanding of standards
  • Ability to lead in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service
  • Previous experience with controlling food and labor costs demonstration cooking menu development and pricing development
  • P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite key Aramark productivity tools such as Prima
  • Requires exceptional communication skills
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Ability to travel 60-75% of the time
  • High level of professionalism maturity and project management capability

Job Duties

  • Lead and coach culinary teams across multiple sites ensuring food quality presentation and creativity
  • Maintain standards oversee equipment and safety compliance support regional development through a dotted-line leadership network
  • Manage special events hiring training and performance reviews
  • Engage with campus leadership to tailor programs and build culinary bench strength
  • Collaborate with regional leaders to implement brand initiatives standardize recipes and improve satisfaction
  • Partner with the Aramark Innovation Center to roll out trends and lead high-profile events
  • Promote culinary talent support marketing initiatives and lead productivity efforts
  • Optimize food and labor processes ensure vendor compliance and develop premium catering menus
  • Lead regional culinary talent development training and recognition
  • Drive financial goals through cost optimization and productivity
  • Oversee food quality safety and consistency
  • Supervise chefs and ensure adherence to Aramark standards of excellence

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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