VIP Catering Executive Chef - Boston University, GSU Catering

Aramark; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VIP Catering Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing a talented culinary team and ensuring the delivery of exceptional food experiences that meet diverse customer needs. You will be responsible for developing innovative menus, maintaining high standards of food safety, and fostering a culture of excellence within the kitchen. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a proven track record in management, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and elevate the dining experience for guests. Join a team dedicated to service and quality in a vibrant culinary setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of culinary experience with at least 2 years in management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations and manage a team of chef managers and staff.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Requisition #: 571322

Location:

Boston, MA, US, 02215

Job Description

The VIP Catering Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework.
2. Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards.
3. Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
4. Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques.
5. Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved.
6. Reward and recognize employees.
7. Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles.
8. Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data.
9. Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
10. Interact directly with guests daily.
11. Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends.
12. Responsible for delivering food and labor targets.
13. Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends.
14. Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu.
15. Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items.
16. Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards.
17. Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used.
18. Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework.
19. Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase.
20. Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.
21. Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations.
22. Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.
23. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local and international market trends in order to create food products which exceed guest expectations.
24. Focus on culinary excellence, innovation and the experience for the hospitality program to support operational excellence.
25. Create recipes and production methods.
26. Develop unique and cuisine-appropriate menus.

Qualifications

1. Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience.
2. At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
3. Minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
4. Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience.
5. Ability to multi-task.
6. Ability to simplify the agenda for the team.
7. Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
8. Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.
9. A strong value system, unquestioned integrity.
10. Culinary degree from an accredited university.
11. Excellent communication and leadership skills.

About Aramark

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, 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.