Executive Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Ops & Training

Aramark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee all culinary operations for Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The role involves supervising kitchen personnel, developing menus, and ensuring high standards of safety and sanitation in a fast-paced stadium environment.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years in a related position, strong culinary knowledge, and proven leadership and communication skills to manage staff and coordinate catering activities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a related position.
• 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Verbal, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People management

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee all culinary operations for Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The role involves supervising kitchen personnel, developing menus, and ensuring high standards of safety and sanitation in a fast-paced stadium environment.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years in a related position, strong culinary knowledge, and proven leadership and communication skills to manage staff and coordinate catering activities.