Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Aramark Corporation; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Washington, DC to lead chef managers and hourly staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client tastes and service standards. You will oversee culinary operations, mentor teams, ensure food quality and safety, and drive margin improvements while aligning with Aramark's Food Framework and operational excellence.

Join a leadership-driven team that emphasizes staff development, food safety, and customer satisfaction across diverse client

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 manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques.
• Coach employees to understand what needs to be achieved and how to achieve it.
• Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ensure delivery of food and labor targets and margin improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Washington, DC to lead chef managers and hourly staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client tastes and service standards. You will oversee culinary operations, mentor teams, ensure food quality and safety, and drive margin improvements while aligning with Aramark's Food Framework and operational excellence.

Join a leadership-driven team that emphasizes staff development, food safety, and customer satisfaction across diverse client