Chef de Cuisine - Lead Culinary Team & Menus

Aramark; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark, seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at a premier location. The role oversees menu development, food quality, and team leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate balances creativity with operational excellence, driving quality and consistency across all dishes and catering events. This role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related kitchen leadership experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experience managing people and solving problems.
• Strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead kitchen personnel.
• Coordinate all related culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Develop recipes and standardize production recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique, quality standards, and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance, safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and may provide culinary instruction or demonstrations.

Skills

Experience in kitchen leadership

Food industry knowledge

People management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark, seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at a premier location. The role oversees menu development, food quality, and team leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate balances creativity with operational excellence, driving quality and consistency across all dishes and catering events. This role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.