Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With a deep-rooted commitment to service and a unified sense of purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive difference for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. As a company built on the pillars of respect, diversity, and inclusivity, Aramark promotes equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace environment, Aramark believes in developing talents, fueling passions, and empowering professional growth. Employees are offered comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within the global enterprise.

The Chef de Cuisine at Aramark is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all culinary operations at a specific location. This position carries a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000, reflecting the importance of the role within the company’s operations. As the lead culinary professional, the Chef de Cuisine is accountable for supervising kitchen personnel, ensuring that food preparation, presentation, and service meet the highest standards of quality and consistency. The role demands excellence in food production management, from estimating food consumption and requisitioning ingredients to developing standardized recipes that maintain uniform quality across meals. The Chef de Cuisine establishes presentation techniques and quality benchmarks, overseeing menu planning and pricing to balance customer satisfaction and operational cost-efficiency.

Additionally, this leadership position involves ensuring that all kitchen equipment operates safely and is well-maintained while enforcing proper safety and sanitation protocols to comply with health regulations. The Chef de Cuisine also plays an instrumental role in special catering events, coordinating culinary services and sometimes providing training or demonstrations to the kitchen team to enhance their skills and knowledge. This position requires strong management capabilities, excellent communication skills, a passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to adapt to changing job requirements as needed to meet Aramark’s commitment to outstanding service. Candidates will benefit from a culture that values learning, diversity, and the continuous pursuit of excellence, making this a superb opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to elevate their careers within a leading global company.

Job Requirements

  • At least 2-3 years of experience in a related culinary position
  • post-high school education preferably in culinary arts
  • advanced understanding of food profession principles and practices
  • proven leadership and management skills
  • strong verbal and written communication abilities

Job Qualifications

  • Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
  • requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
  • requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
  • requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
  • requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills

Job Duties

  • Trains and leads kitchen personnel
  • supervises and coordinates all related culinary activities
  • estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
  • selects and develops recipes and standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality
  • establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
  • ensures proper equipment operation and maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
  • oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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