Executive Sous Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Events (Sign-On)

Aramark; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Tallahassee to lead daily culinary operations and events, ensuring high standards of production, presentation, and service. You will train and guide kitchen staff, manage client rapport, and drive margin improvements through efficient labor and waste control.

The role requires a culinary degree or significant management experience, with availability for event-based hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred or at least 3 years of related experience in a management role.
• Experience with events, hospitality, or catering is required.
• Strong knowledge of professional food preparation and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the culinary team for daily operations and events of varied size.
• Maintain culinary standards for production, presentation, and service.
• Train and manage kitchen staff in best-practice production techniques.

Skills

Culinary management

Event planning

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Tallahassee to lead daily culinary operations and events, ensuring high standards of production, presentation, and service. You will train and guide kitchen staff, manage client rapport, and drive margin improvements through efficient labor and waste control.

The role requires a culinary degree or significant management experience, with availability for event-based hours, including evenings and weekends.