Executive Chef – Live Events & Culinary Leadership

Aramark; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to support the Frost Bank Center, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Lead the culinary team and ensure top quality across daily operations and special events.

The role requires culinary leadership, training, and a focus on cost and quality controls, while maintaining strong client relationships and adherence to safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred or at least 3 years of related management experience.
• Previous experience in special events, hospitality, or catering required.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team dynamic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the culinary team for daily operations and events under the Senior Executive Chef.
• Ensure proper standards for production, presentation, and service of food.
• Train and manage kitchen staff in best production practices.
• Coach employees and recognize performance achievements.
• Maintain staff records including training, shift checklists, and performance data.
• Develop and maintain client rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Communicate regional culinary trends and ingredient usage to the team.
• Focus on margins by monitoring trends in data, orders, and inventory.
• Maintain Aramark food quality and safety standards and ensure safety policies.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Customer relations

Education

Culinary degree or 3 years management experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to support the Frost Bank Center, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Lead the culinary team and ensure top quality across daily operations and special events.

The role requires culinary leadership, training, and a focus on cost and quality controls, while maintaining strong client relationships and adherence to safety and quality policies.