Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & High-Volume Ops

Aramark Correctional Services; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a premier site in Chicago. As Chef de Cuisine, you will drive menu development, quality, and innovation while managing a high-volume kitchen and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong culinary program leadership, talent development, and a proven track record in cost control, safety, and guest satisfaction within demanding environments.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Ensures proper culinary standards 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 practices.
• Coach employees by creating shared understanding of goals and methods.
• Reward and recognize employees.
• Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records including training, shift checklists, and performance data.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport.
• Interact directly with guests daily.
• Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends.
• Deliver food and labor targets.
• Focus on margin improvement; analyze data and trends.
• Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products.
• Maintain integrity of Aramark food offer and safety standards.
• Comply with Food Framework and procurement policies.
• Understand end-to-end supply chain and authorized suppliers.
• Ensure estimated food consumption accuracy for requisitions.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.
• Uphold Aramark SAFE food and QA standards and safety policies.
• Comply with wage/hour regulations.

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food safety

Cost control

Communication

Multi-tasking

Educación

Culinary degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a premier site in Chicago. As Chef de Cuisine, you will drive menu development, quality, and innovation while managing a high-volume kitchen and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong culinary program leadership, talent development, and a proven track record in cost control, safety, and guest satisfaction within demanding environments.