Executive Culinary Strategist

6 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Aramark Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Culinary Strategist to join our team at Aramark. As the chief change and transformation agent, you will be responsible for all aspects of culinary including food safety, quality, and innovation.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in driving culinary reputation and creating best-in-class experiences through national rankings, VOC, surveys, client satisfaction, and student engagement.

You will lead the development of practical culinary training programs, drive participation in chef challenges and competitions, and ensure that menus include the latest trends as well as GU traditions.

In addition, you will oversee menu development, lead the implementation of new concepts, and introduce new techniques and approaches to food, dining, preparation, and equipment use.

Responsibilities

  • Enforce all standards on recipe adherence and ensure absolute food consistency
  • Hold team accountable for menu labeling, allergy/intolerance communication, and protocols
  • Ensure food production and service standards are followed by location and brand
  • Control product cost and tie financial results to plan-driven expectations
  • Develop and implement practical culinary training programs
  • Drive participation in chef challenges and competitions
  • Oversight of menu development, implementation of new concepts, and introduction of new techniques

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years' supervisory experience or Associate's degree plus 3-4 years' supervisory experience or 6-8 years' supervisory experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, and support staff
  • Management and leadership skills, good planning and organization skills, and ability to work with confidential information

About Us

Aramark is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Estimated Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per annum



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