Senior Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Menus

Aramark

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Aramark LifeWorks Restaurant Group seeks a Senior Executive Chef in New York to lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and oversee culinary program development. You will manage menu planning, recipe standardization, and production quality to meet guest expectations in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of industry and culinary management experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a proven ability to lead diverse teams with a client-focused service mindset.

Qualifications

8+ years of industry & culinary management experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Ability to lead in a diverse environment with client and customer services focus.

Responsibilities

Train and lead kitchen personnel.
Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
Select and develop recipes and standardize production recipes.
Establish presentation technique and quality standards.
Plan and price menus.
Ensure accurate equipment operation/maintenance.
Ensure accurate safety and sanitation in kitchen.
Cook selected items up to 20% of the time.
Coordinate special catering events and demonstrate culinary techniques.
Directly supervise kitchen personnel with hiring, mentoring, performance reviews and pay increases.