Executive Sous Chef

Aramark; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations and ensure exceptional food quality. This role involves training kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, and maintaining presentation standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, advanced management skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and personal growth, where your culinary expertise will make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and team success. This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Days Off

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related culinary position.
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead kitchen personnel effectively.
• Supervise all culinary activities and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Presentation

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

Post-High School Education

Job description

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing culinary staff and 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 Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000. 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Trains and leads kitchen personnel
2. Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities
3. Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
4. Selects and develops recipes and standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality
5. Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
6. Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
7. Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

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

1. Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
2. Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
3. Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
4. Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
5. Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills

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. 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 at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.