Executive Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Events

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

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