Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Excellence

Aramark; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

The Executive Chef at Aramark oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff, driving culinary solutions to meet client tastes and service standards. You’ll manage production, presentation, and service while guiding the team to deliver high quality food and optimize margins.

Leadership includes training, meetings, and maintaining records to ensure consistency and safety. Strong culinary experience and a degree or equivalent are required, with focus on supplier coordination and client relations

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience and management exposure.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in food safety, quality standards, and Cost/Labor targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead chef managers and culinary staff to meet quality and service standards.
• Develop and execute culinary solutions aligned with client needs and tastes.
• Manage production, presentation, and delivery of food with a focus on margins.
• Train staff, conduct meetings, and maintain staff records.
• Monitor inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships.
• Interact with guests and build client rapport for ongoing business.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety

Operational excellence

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Executive Chef at Aramark oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff, driving culinary solutions to meet client tastes and service standards. You’ll manage production, presentation, and service while guiding the team to deliver high quality food and optimize margins.

Leadership includes training, meetings, and maintaining records to ensure consistency and safety. Strong culinary experience and a degree or equivalent are required, with focus on supplier coordination and client relations