Executive Chef - Cleveland Zoo

Aramark; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a renowned zoo. This role involves overseeing a talented culinary team, ensuring high standards of food quality, and managing special events. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and multitasking skills, with a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Join a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering a culture of health and well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Programs

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of culinary experience in a management role required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and culinary standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for concessions and VIP catering.
• Manage culinary team to ensure quality food presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Multitasking

Client Relations

Inventory Management

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

**Job Description**

Aramark is currently seeking an Executive Chef to support the Cleveland Zoo! Our Executive Chef will lead the culinary operations for concessions/retail food concepts and high end VIP catering.

The Executive Chef oversees all chef managers and hourly culinary staff and is responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.

This Salaried Full-Time position offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services. We designed our benefits to promote a culture of health and wellbeing. Additional information below or click here (https://careers.aramark.com/benefits-compensation/) to learn more.

**Job Responsibilities**

+ Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework

+ Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards

+ Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food

+ Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques

+ Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved

+ Reward and recognize employees

+ Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles

+ Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data

+ Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships

+ Interact directly with guests daily

+ Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends

+ Responsible for delivering food and labor targets

+ Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends

+ Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu

+ Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items

+ Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards

+ Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used

+ Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework

+ Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase

+ Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance

+ Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations

+ Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour

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

**Qualifications**

+ Requires a culinary degree _or_ equivalent 4+ years of culinary experience in a management role

+ Previous experience in high volume special events culinary operations strongly preferred

+ Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession

+ Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required

+ Requires strong multitasking, organizational, communication, and leadership skills

+ Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of time

+ Must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

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**Education**

**About Aramark**

**Our Mission**

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

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**About Aramark**

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .