Executive Chef

Aramark; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and manage a talented team. In this dynamic role, you will develop and execute culinary solutions tailored to customer needs while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact both staff development and guest satisfaction in a vibrant culinary environment. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect chance to showcase your skills and make a difference.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of culinary experience with at least 2 years in a management role.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations and manage a team of chefs and staff.
• Ensure food quality, safety standards, and efficient execution of culinary products.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Food Principles Knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework.
2. Maintain proper culinary standards and techniques for food preparation, presentation, and service.
3. Manage a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in food presentation.
4. Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees on best practices.
5. Coach employees to achieve shared goals.
6. Reward and recognize staff performance.
7. Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles.
8. Keep staff records, including training and performance data.
9. Develop and maintain effective client and guest relationships.
10. Interact directly with guests daily.
11. Communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends.
12. Deliver food and labor targets.
13. Focus on margin improvement and understand performance metrics.
14. Ensure efficient execution of culinary products according to the daily menu.
15. Maintain food quality and safety standards.
16. Manage waste, menus, recipes, and ingredients following Operational Excellence fundamentals.
17. Understand supply chain and procurement processes, ensuring use of authorized suppliers.
18. Implement the Food Framework effectively.
19. Accurately estimate food consumption for requisitions and purchases.
20. Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.
21. Comply with food safety, quality assurance, and safety policies.
22. Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and customers. Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without notice.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and simplify team agendas.
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and management of people/problems.
• Strong communication skills (oral, reading, writing).

About Aramark

Our Mission: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, communities, and the planet.

We believe in equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

The people of Aramark serve millions daily across 15 countries, committed to developing talents, fueling passions, and empowering growth.

Learn more at our careers page or connect with us on social media.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality