Executive Chef — High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is seeking a hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at a premier location. You will manage menu development, ensure food quality, and guide a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate balances creativity with operational excellence, and has experience overseeing large teams and catering events. This role is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group and offers growth opportunities within a dynamic hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position.
• Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Trains and leads kitchen personnel
• Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities
• Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
• Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

Skills

People management

Communication

Culinary knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is seeking a hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at a premier location. You will manage menu development, ensure food quality, and guide a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate balances creativity with operational excellence, and has experience overseeing large teams and catering events. This role is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group and offers growth opportunities within a dynamic hospitality group.