Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Aramark Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly staff, shaping culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes while upholding production, presentation, and service standards.

You will oversee operations, ensure food quality and safety, train teams, manage records, and drive margin improvement through waste reduction and efficient labor. The role emphasizes guest interaction and regional culinary trends to delight customers.

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 communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Develop and execute culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.
• Train and manage kitchen staff in best practices for food production.
• Plan team meetings and daily huddles; maintain staff records.
• Maintain food quality and safety; ensure waste and labor targets are met.
• Interact with guests daily and build client/guest rapport.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly staff, shaping culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes while upholding production, presentation, and service standards.

You will oversee operations, ensure food quality and safety, train teams, manage records, and drive margin improvement through waste reduction and efficient labor. The role emphasizes guest interaction and regional culinary trends to delight customers.