Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation and Team

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes. This role drives production, presentation, and service standards with a focus on quality and margins.

You will lead culinary operations, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with partners to deliver exceptional experiences across venues. A culinary degree and strong leadership are required.

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 and simplify team agenda.
• Strong oral, reading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques for preparation, production, presentation and service.
• Manages a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff.
• Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees in best practice food production techniques.
• Coach employees to achieve and understand goals.
• Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records, training records, and performance data.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Interact directly with guests daily.
• Communicate regional culinary trends and inventory data.
• Deliver food and labor targets; focus on margin improvement.
• Ensure menu execution aligns with standards and safety policies.
• Understand end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes; approve suppliers.
• Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption and proper equipment operation.
• Adhere to Aramark SAFE food and QA standards and safety policies.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Culinary degree

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes. This role drives production, presentation, and service standards with a focus on quality and margins.

You will lead culinary operations, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with partners to deliver exceptional experiences across venues. A culinary degree and strong leadership are required.