Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Strategy

Aramark Correctional Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions aligned with customer needs and tastes. You will oversee production, presentation, and service standards while applying advanced culinary techniques to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and proven ability to manage teams, menus, and budgets.

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 a team.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experience in people and problem management and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Maintains standards for preparation, production, presentation, and service.
• Manages a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff.
• Trains and manages kitchen employees in best practices.
• Coaches employees to achieve goals and recognize performance.
• Plans and executes team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintains staff records including training and performance data.
• Develops client and guest rapport for mutual business benefit.
• Interacts with guests daily to gather feedback.
• Communicates regional culinary trends and supplier performance.
• Delivers food and labor targets and manages margins.
• Monitors waste, menus, recipes, and inventory alignment with labor standards.
• Implements the Food Framework and procurement processes.
• Ensures food safety and QA standards are followed.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Food safety awareness

Menu planning

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions aligned with customer needs and tastes. You will oversee production, presentation, and service standards while applying advanced culinary techniques to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and proven ability to manage teams, menus, and budgets.