Culinary Operations Leader

Aramark; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. The role oversees culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards and applies culinary techniques to food preparation and final presentation.

The position carries a salary range of 55,000 to 80,000 USD, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and parental leave where applicable.

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.
• Ability to multi-task and simplify the agenda for the team.
• Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices.
• Experience in managing people and solving problems.
• Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Maintains proper culinary standards for production, presentation and service.
• Manages a culinary team of chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality in final presentation.
• Trains and manages staff to use best practice food production techniques.
• Coaches employees to achieve goals and recognizes performance.
• Plans and conducts team meetings and daily huddles.
• Keeps staff records up to date including training and performance data.
• Develops and maintains client and guest rapport for mutual benefit.
• Interacts directly with guests daily.
• Keeps track of regional culinary and ingredient trends.
• Delivers food and labor targets with margin improvement focus.
• Monitors data on orders and inventory trends to optimize operations.
• Ensures efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products per daily menu.
• Maintains Aramark food quality and safety standards.
• Ensures adherence to safety, wage and hour policies and standard menus.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Effective communication

Operations coordination

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. The role oversees culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards and applies culinary techniques to food preparation and final presentation.

The position carries a salary range of 55,000 to 80,000 USD, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and parental leave where applicable.