Executive Sous Chef - Citizens Bank Park

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at a prominent venue. This role involves overseeing a dynamic culinary team, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation, and fostering relationships with clients and guests. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and extensive management experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values skill development and offers comprehensive benefits to promote health and wellbeing. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Culinary Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in culinary operations.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary staff and ensure quality food presentation.
• Manage culinary team and train kitchen employees.
• Interact directly with guests and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety Standards

Client Relationship Building

Multitasking

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

4+ Years Management Experience

Job description

Job Description

Aramark is currently seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies! The Executive Sous Chef oversees culinary staff, develops, and executes culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.

This Salaried Full-Time position offers comprehensive benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. Additional information is available below or at our benefits page.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure culinary production aligns with the Executional Framework.
2. Maintain proper culinary standards for preparation, presentation, and service.
3. Manage culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, ensuring quality in food presentation.
4. Train and manage kitchen employees on best practices.
5. Coach employees to foster understanding of goals and methods.
6. Reward and recognize employee achievements.
7. Lead team meetings and daily huddles.
8. Keep staff records, including training and performance data.
9. Develop and maintain client and guest relationships.
10. Interact directly with guests daily.
11. Stay updated on culinary and ingredient trends regionally.
12. Achieve food and labor targets.
13. Focus on margin improvement by understanding performance metrics and inventory trends.
14. Ensure efficient execution of menu items according to standards.
15. Maintain food quality and safety standards.
16. Comply with Operational Excellence fundamentals, managing waste, menus, recipes, and ingredients.
17. Understand supply chain and procurement processes, ensuring use of authorized suppliers.
18. Implement the Food Framework effectively.
19. Accurately estimate food consumption for requisitions and purchases.
20. Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
21. Adhere to food safety, quality assurance, occupational, and environmental policies.
22. Follow all safety, health, wage, and hour regulations.

Aramark values skill development and dedication. Job duties may evolve without prior notice.

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Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent 4+ years of management experience in culinary operations.
• Experience in high-volume special events is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and practices.
• Ability to build effective client and customer relationships.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs., and stand for long periods.
• Availability for event-based hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education

About Aramark

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, operating in over 20 countries with a team of 250,000+ employees dedicated to creating meaningful experiences through hospitality.

We support your growth and development, offering challenges, a sense of belonging, and a great workplace. Learn more about working with us or connect via LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Our Mission

"Be Well. Do Well." is our sustainability vision. Committed to service, equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect, we strive to make a positive impact for our communities and planet. Explore our diversity and inclusion initiatives at our website.

Our Benefits

We promote a culture of health and wellbeing, providing tools to support your health, family, finances, and future. Eligibility varies by role, hours, and location. More details at our benefits page.

Culinary Excellence

We foster culinary excellence and offer development opportunities, including partnership with the Culinary Institute of America’s ProChef Certification and our ACE culinary competition. Learn more at ProChef Program and ACE Awards.