Executive Chef

Job DescriptionLifeWorks is seeking an Executive Chef to helm the kitchen of our bustling corporate dining operation! We are a high-energy, high-volume cafe that serves up delicious, from-scratch meals. In this role, you'll oversee the daily operations of our high-volume cafe, create and prepare delicious, from-scratch meals in large batches, ensuring every dish meets our high standards, in addition to supervising and coaching a dedicated team of hourly employees, helping them grow their skills and passion for cooking. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in high-volume culinary environments, a passion for creating innovative dishes and menus, excellent organizational and time-management skills to keep up with our fast-paced environment, and strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team with varying skill levels.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 visitingThe salary range for this position is$90,000 to$100,000. 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. 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. 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 FrameworkEnsures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standardsManages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of foodTrain and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniquesCoach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achievedReward and recognize employeesPlan and execute team meetings and daily huddlesComplete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance dataDevelop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationshipsInteract directly with guests dailyAggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trendsResponsible for delivering food and labor targetsConsistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trendsEnsure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menuMaintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of itemsFull compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standardsUnderstand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are usedFull knowledge and implementation of the Food FrameworkEnsure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchaseEnsure proper equipment operation and maintenanceEnsure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operationsComply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hourAt 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 experienceAt least 2 years in a management role preferred Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experienceAbility to multi-taskAbility to simplify the agenda for the teamRequires 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 skillsEducation About Aramark Our MissionRooted 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

Created: 2026-04-01