Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Teams & Innovative Menus

Aramark; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly staff, shaping culinary solutions to meet client tastes. You will drive production, presentation, and service standards while mentoring the team and ensuring food quality.

You will oversee safety, waste, and cost controls, while partnering with guests to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional experiences across diverse portfolios.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of culinary experience required.
• 2+ years in a management role preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to multi-task and simplify the team agenda.
• Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chef managers and hourly culinary staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Develop and execute culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.
• Train and manage culinary staff using best practice food production techniques.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards in line with Aramark policies.
• Ensure production, presentation, and service standards meet targets and margins.
• Engage with guests and clients to build positive working relationships.
• Monitor labor and food costs; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly staff, shaping culinary solutions to meet client tastes. You will drive production, presentation, and service standards while mentoring the team and ensuring food quality.

You will oversee safety, waste, and cost controls, while partnering with guests to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional experiences across diverse portfolios.