Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Guest Experience

Aramark Corporation; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and culinary staff, developing and executing menus to meet client needs and tastes. The role oversees culinary operations, ensures production, presentation, and service standards, and applies advanced culinary techniques to deliver high-quality food.

The Executive Chef will manage a team, drive innovation in menu development, and maintain food safety, quality assurance, and operational standards across all kitchens under Aramark’s

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience.
• 2+ years in a management role preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to multi-task across kitchen stations and menus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary production to meet quality, portion, and presentation standards.
• Manage chef managers and hourly staff; ensure staffing and scheduling efficiency.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff; promote best practices in food safety and production.
• Lead daily huddles, set goals, and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Interface with guests and clients to understand preferences and feedback.
• Monitor waste, inventory, and cost controls to protect margins.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and culinary staff, developing and executing menus to meet client needs and tastes. The role oversees culinary operations, ensures production, presentation, and service standards, and applies advanced culinary techniques to deliver high-quality food.

The Executive Chef will manage a team, drive innovation in menu development, and maintain food safety, quality assurance, and operational standards across all kitchens under Aramark’s