Restaurant Executive Chef - PNC Park

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. With a commitment rooted in service and a unified purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact on employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive workplace culture where every employee enjoys equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

As an industry-leading food service company, Aramark provides comprehensive culinary and facility management solutions across various sectors including education, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and business dining. The company's dedication to quality, sustainability, and professional growth ensures a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and advance their careers.

The Restaurant Executive Chef position at Aramark plays a pivotal management role overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff. This role is responsible for developing and executing innovative culinary solutions to satisfy customer needs and tastes while maintaining high standards of food production, presentation, and service. The Executive Chef leads culinary operations in alignment with Aramark’s Executional Framework, ensuring consistency and quality across all food offerings.

In this role, the Executive Chef manages culinary teams to uphold proper culinary standards and techniques in food preparation. They train and mentor kitchen staff to apply best practices in food production while fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment through coaching, rewarding, and recognizing employees. The Executive Chef also conducts team meetings and daily huddles to ensure clear communication of goals and expectations.

A significant part of the position involves maintaining accurate records for staff training, shift operations, and performance data. The Executive Chef develops and sustains effective relationships with clients and guests, engaging with them directly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty. Additionally, the role requires staying current with regional culinary and ingredient trends to continuously enhance menu offerings.

The Executive Chef carries responsibility for meeting food and labor targets, consistently focusing on improving margins by analyzing performance metrics and inventory trends. They ensure the efficient execution and delivery of culinary products in accordance with daily menus while maintaining the integrity of Aramark's standard food offerings. Ensuring food quality, safety, and compliance with Aramark’s SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards is crucial.

This role also involves operational excellence in managing waste, standardizing menus, recipes, and ingredient use, and following labor standards driven by customer demand. The Executive Chef oversees the supply chain and procurement processes, guaranteeing the use of authorized suppliers and accuracy in ordering based on estimated food consumption. Proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment, strict adherence to occupational and environmental safety policies, and compliance with all relevant regulations are also essential duties.

Joining Aramark as a Restaurant Executive Chef means being part of a company that values career development, passion, and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to develop new skills and contribute positively to the team and the customers they serve. This management role offers the opportunity to lead a motivated culinary team, gain extensive experience in food service management, and make a lasting impact within a renowned global organization.