Culinary Operations Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes across programs.

You will oversee culinary operations, ensure production standards, manage training, and drive efficiency while maintaining food quality and safety. This role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and collaboration with clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
• Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Manages a culinary team to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Train and manage culinary staff to use best practice food production techniques.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes across programs.

You will oversee culinary operations, ensure production standards, manage training, and drive efficiency while maintaining food quality and safety. This role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and collaboration with clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences.