Executive Sous Chef — High-Volume, Remote Dining

Aramark; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on-site accommodations

Meals included during assignment

Job summary

Aramark Nexus in Amarillo, TX seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead high‑volume residential dining operations across our workforce communities. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive culinary standards, menu development, and guest experience.

This on‑site role requires a culinary degree or substantial equivalent, ServSafe certification, and a proven track record managing large teams in fast-paced environments. Flexibility to work varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Requires 3+ years of culinary management experience in a high-volume food service environment.
• Experience supervising Chef Managers, cooks, production teams, or culinary staff.
• Culinary degree, formal training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience preferred.
• ServSafe Manager certification required or ability to obtain based on business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Culinary leadership and operations across high-volume Nexus dining environments.
• Oversee multi-concept, multi-station, residential dining and production operations.
• Ensure culinary standards, recipe execution, food quality, portion control, presentation, and service standards.
• Assist in menu development, recipe standardization, production planning, and culinary execution with senior leadership.
• Manage high-volume production to meet guest demand while ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Expedite service during peak periods to maintain smooth kitchen workflow and guest experience.
• Monitor food preparation, holding, temperature standards, and presentation.
• Identify operational gaps and implement practical improvements.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume production

Team supervision

Food safety

ServSafe certified

Labor scheduling

Communication skills

Kitchen operations

On-site work

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Job description

Aramark Nexus in Amarillo, TX seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead high‑volume residential dining operations across our workforce communities. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive culinary standards, menu development, and guest experience.

This on‑site role requires a culinary degree or substantial equivalent, ServSafe certification, and a proven track record managing large teams in fast-paced environments. Flexibility to work varied shifts is expected.