Culinary Operations Director

1 week ago


Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States Aramark Full time
Culinary and Hospitality Director

The Culinary and Hospitality Director is a key leadership position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions that meet customer needs and preferences. This role oversees and manages culinary operations to ensure production, presentation, and service standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance.
  • Ensure food services align with the Executional Framework.
  • Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
  • Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage, and labor.
  • Implement and maintain Aramark's agenda for labor and food initiatives.
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including those related to safety, health, wage, and hour.
  • Manage the front-of-house operations of the dining facility.
  • Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, including sustainable practices.
Requirements:
  • At least 4 years of culinary experience.
  • At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession, including experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
  • Practical chef test required (hands-on culinary assessment).

Aramark is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.



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