Executive Chef Job at Aramark (Washington, DC)

Executive Chef

Join a respected restaurant group known for its approachable yet traditional men...

Location

United States , Millbury

Salary:

85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Goodwin Recruiting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of previous experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume establishment
Culinary Arts degree preferred, but exceptional experience will be considered
Must have a flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
Strong communication skills
Proven history of high-quality cuisine, preferably in high-volume production of fresh, scratch food
Experience in cost controls
Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move 25-50 pounds
Collaborative approach to creating an equitable workplace environment with respectful working relationships

Job Responsibility

Direct and oversee all kitchen activities, ensuring efficient, profitable, safe, and sanitary food service
Manage labor and food cost controls as well as budgeting
Engineer menus to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency
Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff while managing performance and team culture

What we offer

Sick, holiday, and vacation paid time off
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits with a flex spending account option
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Ability Assist (EAP)
Life and disability insurance
Short-term disability (MA only)
Great 401(k) match
Employee ownership opportunities
35% discount when dining in our locations
Perk spot options

Fulltime

Executive Chef Manager

Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Executive Chef Manager to help us deli...

Location

United Kingdom , Leatherhead

Salary:

46222.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Have proven work experience as an Executive Chef / Chef Manager in a busy secondary school or similar
Be responsible for planning and preparation of daily menus
Be passionate about food and providing great customer service
Manage kitchen staff to maintain high standards
Have experience in managing supplier ordering and weekly stock taking
Adhere to recipes, plate presentation and cooking standards
Need to train kitchen staff on preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation standards
Control budget and minimise wastage
Ensure kitchen operations meet health and safety standards
Monitor the quality of products and services provided

Job Responsibility

Preparing our delicious food
Managing the main aspects of the kitchens including Health & Safety and Training & Development, and you'll have the Unit Bookwork to keep up to date
Receiving and managing food deliveries and managing storage
Developing a great working relationship with clients, team and customers alike to ensure the catering contract is always growing in the right direction

What we offer

Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract (45 weeks per year)
Holiday pay
NEST pension scheme
Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
Consistent training and development
Unlock – discount membership

Fulltime

Executive Sous Chef

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Sous Chef for our clients at Sout...

Location

Australia , Denman

Salary:

70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

QuickTurn Hospitality Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Head Chef in a fine dining or high-volume restaurant
Strong leadership and management skills
Expertise in various cooking techniques and cuisines
In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well in a team
Culinary school diploma or equivalent certification is preferred

Job Responsibility

Kitchen Leadership: Assist in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create innovative, seasonal menus that reflect our brand and delight our customers
Inventory Management: Manage ordering, stock control, and minimize food waste, ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently
Team Management: Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
Health & Safety: Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and safety, adhering to all regulatory requirements
Cost Management: Work within set budgets for food costs, and optimize labor expenses without compromising on quality
Collaboration: Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth and cohesive service
Problem Solving: Handle any kitchen-related issues swiftly, ensuring service runs smoothly
Quality Control: Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standard, with a focus on taste, presentation, and portion control

What we offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunities for career growth and development
Discounts on dining and other perks
A supportive and dynamic team environment
Visa sponsorship

Fulltime

Executive Chef

Management position. Responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions...

Location

United States , Redlands

Salary:

95000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4 years’ experience
1-3 years in a management role
2 year Culinary Associate degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree (preferred)
A strong value system, unquestioned integrity, and good listening skills
Excellent communication skills

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes
Oversee and manage culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards
Apply culinary techniques to food preparation and manage the final presentation and service of food
Ensure dining operations comply with Harvest Table’s Executional Framework
Coach and develop Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs
Ensure high safety and sanitation standards
Manage culinary team to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
Work/life resources
Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Fulltime

Executive Chef

LifeWorks is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a prem...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

115000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Interact directly with guests daily

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
work/life resources
retirement savings plans like 401(k)
paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Fulltime

Executive Chef

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as ...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items
Manages a culinary team to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees
Coach employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records
Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport
Interact directly with guests daily
Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
Work/life resources
Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Fulltime

Senior Executive Chef

The Senior Executive Chef leads the culinary team, overseeing all kitchen operat...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

130000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of industry & culinary management experience
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
The ability to lead in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role.
Previous experience with control food & labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development and pricing and development of culinary team preferred.
P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Job Responsibility

Train and lead kitchen personnel.
Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
Establish presentation technique and quality standards.
Plan and price menus.
Ensure accurate equipment operation/maintenance
Ensure accurate safety and sanitation in kitchen.
You may cook selected items, no more than 20% of the time.
You may coordinate special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques.
Directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, mentoring, performance reviews and initiating pay increases.

What we offer

medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
retirement savings plans like 401(k)
paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Fulltime

Executive Sous Chef - Business Dining

Come join our passionate culinary team! Our Chefs are consummate professionals w...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

Not provided

Aramark UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 5 years culinary experience including upscale fine dining and recipe creation
A culinary diploma or degree is required
Experience and skill preparing custards, tarts, sorbets, and pastries is preferred
or willingness to learn
2 years kitchen management experience is preferred
Experience with menu construction, culinary trends, chef training, coaching and development
Proven ability to develop menu offerings for day-to-day offerings and executive catered events
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are required
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekend shifts as required

Job Responsibility

Responsible for multiple daily menu creations including pastries - planning, managing, and executing food service and catering as required
Manages and ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team of approximately 10 kitchen staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Trains and manages culinary employees for best practice food production techniques
Responsible for menu creation and service to various daily venues as required
Responsible for customized menu creations for upscale plated catering events
Maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer
always maintaining food quality and safety
Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations

What we offer

Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
Diverse and inclusive workforce
Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

Fulltime

Executive Chef

Aramark

Location:
United States , Washington, DC

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

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