Executive Chef Manager

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Aramark Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our team at Capital One Arena. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of food, managing a team of chef managers and hourly staff, and ensuring that our culinary operations meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Manage 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
  • Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
  • Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
  • Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
  • Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu
  • Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items
  • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes, and ingredients through managing customer-driven menus and labor standards
  • Understand end-to-end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used
  • Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework
  • Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase
  • Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage, and hour
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
About Aramark

Aramark is a leading provider of food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and quality to our customers, while also providing opportunities for growth and development for our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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