Senior Executive Chef

LifeWorks Restaurant Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, seeks a Senior Executive Chef in New York to lead kitchen personnel and oversee culinary operations. The role involves supervising menu development, cost control, and quality standards across all kitchen activities.

compensation ranges from $120,000 to $130,000 annually with comprehensive benefits; no fixed application window and opportunities to contribute to a diverse, client-focused dining experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry & culinary management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services.
• Experience with control of food & labor costs, demonstration cooking, menu development and pricing, and developing culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead kitchen personnel.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes and standardize production recipes for quality.
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards.
• Plan and price menus.
• Ensure equipment operation/maintenance and safety and sanitation.
• You may cook selected items, up to 20% of the time.
• Coordinate catering events and may provide culinary instruction or demonstrations.
• Directly supervise kitchen staff with hiring, mentoring, performance reviews and pay increases.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

P&L accountability

Catering events

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life. We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group. Learn more at lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com. Imagination Well Served. Home - LifeWorks Restaurant Group

The Senior Executive Chef is responsible for directly supervising kitchen personnel. This role will supervisor and coordinate all related culinary activities.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $120,000.00 to $130,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Train and lead kitchen personnel.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards.
• Plan and price menus.
• Ensure accurate equipment operation/maintenance
• Ensure accurate safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• You may cook selected items, no more than 20% of the time.
• You may coordinate special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques.
• Directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, mentoring, performance reviews and initiating pay increases.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry & culinary management experience
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• The ability to lead in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role.
• Previous experience with control food & labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development and pricing and development of culinary team preferred.
• P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.