Executive Chef - Campus Dining

ARAMARK; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will coach and develop culinary staff, collaborate with campus partners, plan special events, manage vendor relationships, and deliver consistent, exceptional dining experiences for students, faculty, and guests.

Qualifications

• Lead culinary operations for a high-volume campus dining program.
• Drive menu innovation and ensure quality and consistency.
• Oversee food production, costing, inventory, and safety standards.
• Coach and develop culinary staff and collaborate with campus partners.
• Plan special events and manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and menu innovation for a high-volume campus dining environment.
• Oversee food production, costing, inventory, quality standards and sanitation compliance.
• Coach and develop culinary staff and collaborate with campus partners.
• Plan special events and manage vendor relationships to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

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.