District Culinary Lead: Leadership & Menu Strategy

Aramark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Houston's Reliant Park Sports and Entertainment District seeks a District Chef to supervise culinary personnel and coordinate all culinary activities across the Reliant district. You will train kitchen staff, plan menus, price items, manage food and labor costs, and ensure safety and quality; occasional cooking up to 20% of the time, with opportunities to mentor and lead a diverse team.

The role requires 8+ years in culinary management, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of culinary management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead in a diverse environment with client and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead kitchen personnel.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Develop and standardize recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and quality standards.
• Plan and price menus.
• Ensure safe and sanitary kitchen operations.
• Cook selected items up to 20% of the time.
• Coordinate catering events and may provide culinary instruction.
• Directly supervise kitchen staff, including hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark in Houston's Reliant Park Sports and Entertainment District seeks a District Chef to supervise culinary personnel and coordinate all culinary activities across the Reliant district. You will train kitchen staff, plan menus, price items, manage food and labor costs, and ensure safety and quality; occasional cooking up to 20% of the time, with opportunities to mentor and lead a diverse team.

The role requires 8+ years in culinary management, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and the