Executive Chef: Lead Culinary & Team Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark, through LifeWorks Restaurant Group, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, manage chef managers and hourly staff, and deliver high-quality, guest-focused dining experiences. The role emphasizes developing culinary solutions, maintaining food safety, and driving performance against cost and quality targets.

The Executive Chef will oversee production, presentation, and service standards, working closely with clients and teams to meet customer tastes and requirements while

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.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary production and ensure alignment with the Executional Framework.
• Manage chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Train staff in best practice food production techniques.
• Interact directly with guests daily.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Drive adherence to labor and margin targets.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Food presentation

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark, through LifeWorks Restaurant Group, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, manage chef managers and hourly staff, and deliver high-quality, guest-focused dining experiences. The role emphasizes developing culinary solutions, maintaining food safety, and driving performance against cost and quality targets.

The Executive Chef will oversee production, presentation, and service standards, working closely with clients and teams to meet customer tastes and requirements while