Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Aramark; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, seeks a Chef de Cuisine in Los Angeles to lead culinary operations for a location, supervising kitchen staff and shaping the guest experience.

The role requires 2–3 years in a related position, culinary degree preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills; salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years in a related kitchen role.
• Post-high school education, culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and practices.
• Strong verbal, reading and written communication skills.
• Must supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Trains and leads kitchen personnel
• Supervises all related culinary activities
• Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
• Ensures proper equipment operation/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

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Communication

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, seeks a Chef de Cuisine in Los Angeles to lead culinary operations for a location, supervising kitchen staff and shaping the guest experience.

The role requires 2–3 years in a related position, culinary degree preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills; salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 with benefits.