Join Aramark in Washington,DC,USA as a Executive Chef-$105000 To

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. Known for its commitment to service and purpose, Aramark strives to create positive impacts for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal employment opportunities and a diverse workplace free from discrimination. With a mission rooted in service and unity, Aramark provides career development opportunities that empower employees to grow professionally and personally. The company supports its staff with comprehensive benefits and dedicates itself to delivering exceptional experiences to its clients and guests across various industries. The Executive Chef role at Aramark represents a key management position within the LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark focused on designing custom culinary solutions that elevate client amenities and enhance company culture through innovative, sensory dining experiences. This role demands oversight and leadership of chef managers and hourly culinary staff, ensuring all culinary operations align with production, presentation, and service standards. The Executive Chef develops and implements culinary strategies that address customer needs and taste preferences, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. The position embraces both creative and operational responsibilities: from ensuring proper food preparation techniques are applied, to leading and coaching kitchen personnel, managing day-to-day operations, and maintaining effective relationships with clients and guests. The Executive Chef is vital in driving margin improvements through understanding performance metrics, data analytics, inventory trends, and cost control, while guaranteeing compliance with Aramark's Operational Excellence fundamentals and Food Framework. This position requires strong leadership skills to effectively train, motivate, and recognize culinary team members, creating a collaborative environment focused on achieving shared goals. The Executive Chef is also responsible for ensuring health, safety, and quality assurance standards are strictly followed in all culinary practices, adhering to regulatory policies and company regulations. With a salary range of $105,000 to $110,000, the role offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid time off including parental leave, and disability coverage. Aramark is dedicated to supporting its workforce with valuable benefits that cater to their health, well-being, and work-life balance. This role is ideal for experienced culinary professionals with at least four years in culinary roles and a minimum of two years in management, possessing a culinary degree or equivalent experience. The Executive Chef must have advanced knowledge of food preparation principles and practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and simplify complex agendas for team clarity. This is a dynamic and impactful position offering opportunities to lead a creative culinary operation within a globally recognized organization committed to excellence and innovation.

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred
• Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills