VIP Catering Executive Chef - Boston University, GSU Catering

Aramark; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a VIP Catering Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations and manage a team. The role requires developing culinary solutions, maintaining high standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have significant culinary experience and a culinary degree, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of culinary experience.
• Preferred: 2+ years in a management role.
• Strong communication skills (oral, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Manage a culinary team to ensure high-quality food presentation.
• Train and manage culinary staff in best practice food production techniques.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Integrity

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Description

The VIP Catering Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers and hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. The role involves managing culinary operations to meet standards in production, presentation, and service, and applying culinary techniques to food preparation and final presentation.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure culinary production aligns with the Executional Framework.
2. Maintain proper culinary standards and techniques for food preparation, presentation, and service.
3. Manage a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure high-quality food presentation.
4. Train and manage culinary staff in best practice food production techniques.
5. Coach employees to create a shared understanding of goals and methods.
6. Plan and lead team meetings and daily huddles.
7. Keep all staff records updated, including training, shift checklists, and performance data.
8. Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and guests.
9. Stay informed on regional culinary and ingredient trends.
10. Achieve food and labor targets efficiently.
11. Focus on margin improvement by understanding performance metrics, data, orders, and inventory trends.
12. Ensure the delivery of culinary products in line with the daily menu.
13. Maintain food quality and safety standards consistently.
14. Comply with Operational Excellence principles, managing waste, menus, recipes, and ingredients according to customer-driven standards.
15. Understand the end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes, ensuring use of authorized suppliers.
16. Adhere to all relevant policies, rules, and regulations related to safety, health, wages, and hours.
17. Recognize that job duties may evolve to meet company needs.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of culinary experience.
• Preferred: 2+ years in a management role.
• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and simplify team agendas.
• Advanced knowledge of food industry principles and practices, including management of people and problems.
• Strong communication skills (oral, reading, writing).
• Unquestioned integrity and a strong value system.
• Culinary degree from an accredited university.
• Excellent leadership skills.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to make a positive impact for our employees, partners, communities, and the planet.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Information

The people of Aramark serve millions daily through food and facilities services across 15 countries. We believe careers should develop talents, fuel passions, and empower growth. Learn more at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on social media.