Senior Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Menu

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

Job summary

Aramark's LifeWorks Restaurant Group in New York seeks a Senior Executive Chef to directly supervise kitchen personnel and coordinate culinary activities across our client sites. This role is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group and focuses on delivering chef-led dining experiences with partner collaboration.

You will train staff, develop menus, control costs, and ensure safety and quality standards while leading a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry & culinary management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead in a diverse environment with client and customer services focus.
• Experience with cost control, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing.
• P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead kitchen personnel.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Develop and standardize recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and quality standards.
• Plan and price menus.
• Ensure equipment operation and safety standards.
• Oversee safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• May cook up to 20% of time.
• Coordinate catering events and culinary instruction.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Culinary expertise

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark's LifeWorks Restaurant Group in New York seeks a Senior Executive Chef to directly supervise kitchen personnel and coordinate culinary activities across our client sites. This role is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group and focuses on delivering chef-led dining experiences with partner collaboration.

You will train staff, develop menus, control costs, and ensure safety and quality standards while leading a diverse team.