Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Standards

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Chicago, IL to lead chef managers and hourly staff, developing culinary solutions that meet client needs and tastes. You will oversee production, presentation, and service standards, ensuring food quality and safety across the operation.

The role requires 4+ years of culinary experience, a culinary degree or equivalent, and strong leadership, communication, and multi-tasking skills. You will drive labor targets and margin improvements daily.

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.
• Ability to simplify the agenda for the team.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chef managers and hourly culinary staff to meet standards.
• Develop and execute culinary solutions to meet customer needs.
• Manage culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards.
• Ensure proper culinary standards and techniques for food items.
• Train and manage kitchen employees in best production practices.
• Coach staff and recognize performance.
• Plan and run team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records including training and performance data.
• Develop client and guest rapport for mutual benefit.
• Interact directly with guests daily to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicate regional culinary trends and procurement needs.
• Deliver food and labor targets with margin improvement focus.
• Ensure compliance with safety, waste, menus, and labor standards.
• Understand end-to-end supply chain and approved suppliers.
• Maintain Aramark Food Framework and food quality standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-tasking

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Chicago, IL to lead chef managers and hourly staff, developing culinary solutions that meet client needs and tastes. You will oversee production, presentation, and service standards, ensuring food quality and safety across the operation.

The role requires 4+ years of culinary experience, a culinary degree or equivalent, and strong leadership, communication, and multi-tasking skills. You will drive labor targets and margin improvements daily.