Executive Chef

ARAMARK; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ARAMARK seeks an Executive Chef for Florida State University to lead culinary operations in a high-volume campus dining environment. You will oversee food production, costing, inventory, quality standards, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

You will coach and develop culinary staff, collaborate with campus partners, and drive menu innovation, vendor relationships, and cost-effective purchasing to deliver an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations on a high-volume campus dining environment.
• Drive menu innovation and kitchen team leadership.
• Oversee food production, costing, and inventory.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop culinary staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners.
• Plan special events; manage vendor relationships.
• Drive cost-effective purchasing and deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Job description

ARAMARK is seeking an Executive Chef for Florida State University to lead culinary operations, menu innovation, and kitchen teams in a high-volume campus dining environment. This role oversees food production, costing, inventory, and quality standards while ensuring safety, sanitation, and compliance with regulations. The Executive Chef will coach and develop culinary staff, collaborate with campus partners, and support Aramark's culture of service, teamwork, and inclusivity. Responsibilities include planning special events, managing vendor relationships, driving cost-effective purchasing, and delivering a consistent, exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, and guests.