Executive Chef: Culinary Leader & Team Builder

Aramark; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards.

Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages final presentation and service of food. The role requires at least 4 years of culinary experience, 2 years in a management role, and a culinary degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
• Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to simplify the agenda for the team.
• Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Maintains proper culinary standards for production, presentation, and service.
• Manages a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff.
• Train and manage culinary staff in best production practices.
• Coach employees to clarify goals and how to achieve them.
• Plan and conduct team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records, training, and performance data.
• Develop client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Interact directly with guests daily to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends.
• Deliver food and labor targets and monitor margins.
• Ensure timely execution of all culinary products per daily menu.
• Uphold Aramark food quality and safety standards.
• Comply with safety, wage, and hour regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food production

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards.

Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages final presentation and service of food. The role requires at least 4 years of culinary experience, 2 years in a management role, and a culinary degree or equivalent.