Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Teams & Guest Experience

Aramark; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions that meet client needs. You will oversee production, presentation, and service standards, applying techniques to ensure high quality and guest satisfaction across locations.

You will guide the team, manage staff records, and drive culinary innovation while maintaining food safety and cost targets in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

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 in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to simplify the agenda for the team and lead effectively.
• 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

• Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework.
• Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques for food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality.
• Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees in best practice production techniques.
• Coach employees by creating a shared understanding of goals and methods.
• Reward and recognize employees; plan and conduct team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records, training, and performance data.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport for mutual business relationships.
• Interact directly with guests daily; communicate regional culinary trends.
• Deliver food and labor targets; focus on margin and performance metrics.
• Ensure efficient execution and delivery of culinary products per daily menu.
• Maintain Aramark food quality and safety standards; comply with safety policies.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

People management

Culinary leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions that meet client needs. You will oversee production, presentation, and service standards, applying techniques to ensure high quality and guest satisfaction across locations.

You will guide the team, manage staff records, and drive culinary innovation while maintaining food safety and cost targets in a fast-paced hospitality environment.