Executive Sous Chef

Aramark; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Sports & Entertainment in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at a large multi-sport complex. You will develop and execute culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards, ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced culinary knowledge, and the ability to train staff, maintain food safety, and manage costs while delivering high-quality service for events and daily

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred or at least 3 years of related experience in a management role required.
• Previous experience in special events, hospitality, or catering required.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Must maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Collaborative approach to team dynamics and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the culinary team for daily operations and events of varied size.
• Ensures culinary standards for production, presentation, and service.
• Train and manage culinary staff to apply best practice food production techniques.
• Coach employees to achieve clear performance goals and standards.
• Maintain staff records, training, and performance data.
• Develop client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Monitor regional culinary trends and communicate them to the team.
• Focus on margin improvement by tracking data, orders, and inventory trends.
• Maintain food quality and safety across all culinary activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, waste, menus, recipes, and labor standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree preferred

3+ years management experience

Job description

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Aramark Sports & Entertainment is looking to hire an Executive Sous Chef to support our culinary operations at a large multi-sport complex in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service
of food.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation .

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees the culinary team for daily culinary operations and special events of varied size
• Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
• Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
• Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
• Reward and recognize employees
• Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
• Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
• Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
• Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
• Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items
• Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards
• Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
• Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety ,health, wage and hour

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred or at least 3 years of related experience in a management role required
• 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
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .