Title:  Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

The Executive Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in the culinary leadership team, supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations. This position ensures the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety while managing kitchen staff, controlling costs, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

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.

Our team is fueled by a deep commitment to crafting seriously delicious food and delivering exceptional hospitality. At the core of everything we do is passion and integrity. We’re a group of kind, genuine individuals who are also intelligent, creative, and driven. While we constantly strive for excellence, we never forget the importance of enjoying the journey.We’re looking for great people—those who are naturally hospitable, eager to learn, committed to quality, and who share our love for food and the joy it brings to others.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. 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, 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure food offerings connect to the Executional Framework. 
• Ensure consistent standards and techniques are applied to the preparation and presentation of food items. 
• Manages and trains kitchen employees. 
• Mentor employees by crafting shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved. 
• Plan and implement daily huddles. 
• Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data 
• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually advantageous business relationships. 
• Communicate on-site consumer and local competitor insights. 
• Responsible for delivering food and labor targets. 
• Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: handling waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through leading customer driven menus and labor standards. 
• Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensure only authorized suppliers are used. 
• Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework. 
• Estimate accurate food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase. 
• Ensure correct equipment operation and maintenance. 
• Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations. 
• Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wages, and hours.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience, preferably in upscale or high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with menu engineering and cost control.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and kitchen software.
• Passion for culinary innovation and guest satisfaction.

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.