Senior Executive Chef

Job Description

Inspire. Lead. Create. Elevate.

At our table, food is more than a meal - it's an experience. We're a team driven by passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to serving seriously delicious food with world-class hospitality.

We lead with integrity, kindness, and curiosity. We're ambitious and innovative, yet we never lose sight of the joy that comes from what we do. We take our craft seriously - but we believe that the best culinary experiences are built on teamwork, laughter, and genuine connection.

We're searching for a Senior Executive Chef who shares that spirit - a visionary leader who inspires excellence, cultivates creativity, and sets the standard for what hospitality can be.

Based in Corning, NY, this role leads a talented national culinary team serving a premier client across 20+ locations in multiple states. From vibrant retail cafés and conference dining to high-end catering and special events, you'll shape programs that delight guests and elevate the dining experience at every level.

The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION:
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. 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.

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,  Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This role is bonus eligible.

Job Responsibilities

As the Senior Executive Chef, you'll:

* Lead with heart, empowering teams to achieve greatness.

* Drive national culinary programming and innovation.

* Set and uphold the standards for quality, consistency, and creativity.

* Foster a culture where passion, excellence, and fun thrive together.

Leadership:
Is a leader and mentor to our talented and diverse team. Empowers our team

members to make decisions in the moment that provide the highest level of service to our

guests. Ensures authentic, on-trend and precisely executed culinary standards and techniques. Guarantees unique and diverse local partnerships remain a part of who we are. Is a great communicator, trainer, and celebrator of our people. Ignites a passion and hunger to be the best. A serial multitasker, you will need to be well versed in using technology to simplify daily tasks and enable a world class hospitality experience.

Development:
Ensures proper operational standards and techniques are in place for all aspects of the program. Manages both culinary and operational teams to ensure quality and safety throughout the portfolio. Meets with both client and site leadership as a liaison regarding all things related to culinary development. Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved.

Rewards and recognize employees. Plan and execute team meetings.

Client Relationship:
Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Aggregate and communicate operational and site needs.

Financial Performance:
Responsible for driving the mark on all areas regarding food,

guest experience, safety, sanitation and financials of the business, consistent focus on

margin improvement. Forecast, plan, and execute budget set forth by the region.

Productivity:
Ensure the efficient and profitable business performance of the food

program and the optimal utilization of staff and resources. Innovating and developing a

leading team for future leaders in our business.

Compliance:
Maintain compliance with Aramark SAFE food, occupational and

environmental safety polices in all operations. Comply with all applicable policies, rules

and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and

hour.

Qualifications

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