Lead Cafe Chef de Cuisine – Culinary Leader

Aramark Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations for a designated location, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure exceptional quality and presentation.

The position is salaried with a compensation range of $85,000 to $95,000 plus benefits; Aramark emphasizes teamwork, safety, and ongoing staff development within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position.
• Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Requires 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

Job description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations for a designated location, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure exceptional quality and presentation.

The position is salaried with a compensation range of $85,000 to $95,000 plus benefits; Aramark emphasizes teamwork, safety, and ongoing staff development within a dynamic hospitality environment.