Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Aramark; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff in delivering high-quality food that meets customer needs and tastes. You will oversee production, presentation, and service, while driving margins and ensuring safety and compliance across the kitchen.

The role requires strong leadership, 4+ years of culinary experience, and a culinary degree or equivalent. You will train staff, manage labor targets, and interact with guests daily to build lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary production and connect it to the Executional Framework.
• Maintain culinary standards for preparation, production, presentation, and service.
• Manage a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality in final presentation.
• Train and manage culinary staff in best practice food production techniques.
• Coach employees and foster a shared understanding of goals and methods.
• Reward and recognize employees and plan daily team meetings and huddles.
• Maintain staff records including training, shift checklists, and performance data.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Interact directly with guests daily and communicate regional culinary trends.
• Deliver food and labor targets and monitor margins with data-driven decisions.
• Ensure efficient execution of all culinary products in line with the daily menu.
• Maintain integrity of Aramark food offers and food safety standards.
• Comply with safety, wage, hour and operational policies across culinary operations.
• Understand end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes and ensure approved suppliers.
• Implement the Food Framework and ensure accurate food consumption estimates.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff in delivering high-quality food that meets customer needs and tastes. You will oversee production, presentation, and service, while driving margins and ensuring safety and compliance across the kitchen.

The role requires strong leadership, 4+ years of culinary experience, and a culinary degree or equivalent. You will train staff, manage labor targets, and interact with guests daily to build lasting relationships.