Head Culinary Leader: Drive Team Excellence

Aramark; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes. The role directs production, presentation, and service while upholding Aramark’s standards across operations.

The position commands significant culinary leadership responsibilities, with a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
• Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to simplify the agenda for the team.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques for preparation, production, presentation, and service standards.
• Manages a culinary team to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques.
• Coach employees by creating a shared understanding of goals and methods.
• Plan and conduct team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records including training and performance data.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Interact with guests daily and communicate regional culinary trends.
• Deliver food and labor targets with a focus on margin and data-driven decisions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and procurement standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes. The role directs production, presentation, and service while upholding Aramark’s standards across operations.

The position commands significant culinary leadership responsibilities, with a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 and comprehensive benefits.