Executive Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at a premier location. You will oversee all kitchen activities, drive menu development, uphold food quality, and mentor a team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate combines creativity with discipline, delivering exceptional standards for safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with Aramark’s Workplace Experience Group.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Excellent oral, reading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Develop recipes and standardize production recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards and plan and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance, safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee special catering events and may provide culinary instruction or demonstrations.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food quality

Food safety

Cost control

Operational execution

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at a premier location. You will oversee all kitchen activities, drive menu development, uphold food quality, and mentor a team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate combines creativity with discipline, delivering exceptional standards for safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with Aramark’s Workplace Experience Group.