Aramark

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Job Description Lifeworks Restaurant Group delivers elevated workplace dining experiences focused on culinary excellence, hospitality, wellness, and sustainability. As part of Aramark s Workplace Experience Group, we partner with industry-leading clients to craft forward-thinking food programs that energize, nourish, and inspire.  We are seeking a dynamic and creative Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at a high-profile corporate cafe within a premier financial institution's Jersey City campus. The Executive Chef is the culinary leader responsible for menu development, daily food production, team leadership, and operational excellence. This role demands a strong balance of creativity and discipline someone who can deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, consistency, and financial performance.      LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting lifeWorksRestaurantGroup.com   COMPENSATION: The hourly rate or salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $120,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.  BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.   There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Job Responsibilities 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  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  At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.   Qualifications 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.  This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.   Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills  Education About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.