Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Guest Experience

Aramark; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark, LifeWorks Restaurant Group (part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group), is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client tastes and standards.

The role oversees culinary operations, ensures production, presentation, and service standards, and maintains food quality and safety while achieving labor and margin targets.

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.
• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary production and ensure proper standards across cooking, plating, and service.
• Lead a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff.
• Train and manage staff using best practice food production techniques.
• Develop client and guest rapport and communicate trends.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and compliance with standards.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

People management

Culinary knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark, LifeWorks Restaurant Group (part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group), is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client tastes and standards.

The role oversees culinary operations, ensures production, presentation, and service standards, and maintains food quality and safety while achieving labor and margin targets.