Executive Chef: Culinary Leadership & Guest Experience

Aramark Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Buffalo is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client tastes and production standards. You will oversee culinary operations, ensure food quality and safety, manage waste, and drive margins while delivering exceptional guest experiences through strong leadership and execution.

This salaried role requires minimum 4 years culinary experience, 2 years in management, and a culinary degree

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of culinary experience.
• 2+ years in a management role preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production aligns with the Executional Framework.
• Maintains culinary standards for production, presentation, and service.
• Manages a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff.
• Trains and coaches kitchen staff on best practice food production techniques.
• Develops and maintains client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Delivers food and labor targets while monitoring margins and performance data.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and food safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Buffalo is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client tastes and production standards. You will oversee culinary operations, ensure food quality and safety, manage waste, and drive margins while delivering exceptional guest experiences through strong leadership and execution.

This salaried role requires minimum 4 years culinary experience, 2 years in management, and a culinary degree