Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Aramark; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, directing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. The role oversees production, presentation, and service, applying advanced techniques while ensuring food quality and safety.

The Executive Chef will manage a diverse culinary team, maintain standards, and drive continuous improvement in operations and guest experience across the site.

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 and simplify the agenda for the team.
• Strong knowledge of food profession principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary production ensuring connection to the Executional Framework.
• Maintain culinary standards for preparation, presentation, and service.
• Lead a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff.
• Train and manage staff using best practice food production techniques.
• Coach employees and recognize performance while planning team meetings.
• Develop client and guest rapport and communicate regional culinary trends.
• Ensure delivery of food and labor targets and margin improvement.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, directing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. The role oversees production, presentation, and service, applying advanced techniques while ensuring food quality and safety.

The Executive Chef will manage a diverse culinary team, maintain standards, and drive continuous improvement in operations and guest experience across the site.