Executive Chef & Culinary Operations Leader

Aramark; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Keller, TX to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, develop culinary solutions, and ensure high standards of production, presentation, and service. You will drive food quality, safety, and cost control while collaborating with clients and guests daily.

The role demands strong leadership, deep culinary knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and teams to deliver superior dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.

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.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Multi-tasking

Team facilitation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Food industry knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Keller, TX to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, develop culinary solutions, and ensure high standards of production, presentation, and service. You will drive food quality, safety, and cost control while collaborating with clients and guests daily.

The role demands strong leadership, deep culinary knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and teams to deliver superior dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.