Executive Sous Chef- Reliant Park

Executive Sous ChefThe Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing culinary staff and developing and executing culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards. The Executive Sous Chef will apply culinary techniques to food preparation and manage the final presentation and service of food.Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $83,000.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 hourQualifications:Requires a culinary degree or equivalent 4+ years of culinary experience in a management rolePrevious experience in high volume special events culinary operations strongly preferredRequires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food professionAbility to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships requiredRequires strong multitasking, organizational, communication, and leadership skillsRequires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of timeMust have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hoursAbout Aramark: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.