Executive Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Growth

Aramark; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Personal/flex days

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Aramark Edmonton is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the daily kitchen operations, setting the culinary tone and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will drive menu direction, uphold kitchen standards, develop the team, and maintain food safety and cost controls.

This role blends hands-on cooking with strong leadership and financial awareness, aligning with Aramark’s safety and quality commitments.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification or equivalent culinary training.
• At least 3 years of kitchen leadership experience, ideally as a Sous Chef.
• Experience with Banquet/Catering culinary operations a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Set the culinary standard every day by delivering exceptional food and a memorable guest experience.
• Execute company culinary programs with precision, ensuring consistency in food quality, service, and safety.
• Support the catering program through thoughtful menu design, strong execution, and reliable service.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including production, plating, quality control, food costing, labour management, scheduling, and training.
• Build and mentor a strong kitchen brigade, developing cooks at every level and recognizing emerging talent.
• Champion food safety and sanitation, ensuring the kitchen meets or exceeds all regulatory and company standards.
• Support food and labour costs to hit budget targets without compromising quality.
• Support accurate financial reporting and maintain all required records for Aramark and regulatory bodies.
• Support marketing, HR, and company initiatives that impact the culinary operation.
• Model and enforce Aramark’s Health & Safety programs, ensuring a safe kitchen for your team.

Education

Red Seal Certification or equivalent culinary training.

Job description

Aramark Edmonton is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the daily kitchen operations, setting the culinary tone and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will drive menu direction, uphold kitchen standards, develop the team, and maintain food safety and cost controls.

This role blends hands-on cooking with strong leadership and financial awareness, aligning with Aramark’s safety and quality commitments.