Executive Chef - Business Dining

Aramark; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

ERGs and community

Educational assistance

Career growth

Safe workplace

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting an Executive Chef to manage our culinary and catering operations in a corporate setting in downtown Toronto. This is a Monday – Friday Day Shift and parking is provided at no cost!

The Executive Chef oversees and drives culinary solutions for client needs, ensuring production, presentation, and service standards are met, while guiding a team of eight unionized kitchen staff and maintaining top-quality food safety and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years culinary experience including upscale fine dining and recipe creation.
• Previous kitchen management is required.
• Culinary diploma or degree is required.
• Previous experience managing unionized staff is a definite asset.
• Experience with menu construction, culinary trends, chef training, coaching and development.
• Proven ability to develop menu offerings for day-to-day offerings and executive catered events.
• Experience scheduling staff, managing inventory, food and labour costs and wastage.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute culinary solutions for food service and catering operations.
• Oversee culinary operations to meet production, presentation and service standards.
• Manage a culinary team of 8 unionized staff.
• Schedule, order, and manage inventory; ensure food safety audits.
• Create customized menus for upscale plated catering events.
• Maintain client rapport and ensure food quality and safety.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Staff coaching

Food production

Food safety

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Menu development

Recipe creation

Education

Culinary diploma or degree

Trade School

Job description

Aramark is recruiting an Executive Chef to manage our culinary and catering operations in a corporate setting in downtown Toronto. This is a Monday – Friday Day Shift and parking is provided at no cost!

The Executive Chef is responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes for food service and catering operations. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.

Every day, we're finding new ways to positively impact your industry. Our portfolio of brands was specifically developed to address the needs of your guests and your organization.
Aramark’s services focus on enhancing productivity, creating an engaging environment, and promoting healthy living.

• Responsible for menu planning, managing catering menu and day-to-day food station offerings
• Manages and ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, production, presentation, and service standards
• Manages a culinary team of 8 unionized kitchen staff to ensure quality in the final presentation
• Trains and manages culinary employees for best practice food production techniques
• Responsible for scheduling, ordering, inventory management, menu creation, food safety audits
• Responsible for customized menu creations for upscale plated catering events
• Maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
• Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; always maintaining food quality and safety
• Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
• Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage, and hour

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years culinary experience including upscale fine dining and recipe creation
• Previous kitchen management is required
• Culinary diploma or degree is required
• Previous experience managing unionized staff is a definite asset.
• Experience with menu construction, culinary trends, chef training, coaching and development
• Proven ability to develop menu offerings for day-to-day offerings and executive catered events
• Experience scheduling staff, managing inventory, food and labour costs and wastage
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are required

What We Offer You:

• Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.
• Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.
• Well-Being Support: Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.
• Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.
• Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

Education

Trade School

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

The pay range for this position is $65,000.00 - $70,000.00.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.