Executive Chef- land Planet Aquarium

Executive Chef – Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Requisition #: 628312

Location:

Draper, UT, 84020

The Executive Chef at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is a management position overseeing the culinary operations at the account. The Executive Chef is responsible for leading and developing the culinary staff and for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.

• Lead and develop the culinary staff.
• Develop and execute culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes.
• Oversee and manage culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards.
• Apply culinary techniques to food preparation and manage the final presentation and service of food.

Calling all culinary innovators! Join Aramark, the largest U.S.

-based food service provider and one of Forbes' Best Employers for 2024. As part of our commitment to culinary excellence, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and recognition. Our chefs have the chance to participate in the prestigious Pro Chef certification program at The Culinary Institute of America, with nearly 300 Aramark chefs already certified. You could also showcase your skills in our exciting Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) competition, where top chefs battle it out preparing four-course menus for ACF Master Chefs.

At Aramark, we value passion and dedication to craft, offering you the chance to create innovative menus across the United States. We believe our chefs are the driving force behind our culinary culture, shaping the way we inspire through food. With our focus on employee retention and development, you'll find opportunities to grow, advance, and make a lasting impact in the culinary world.

Join us and feed your potential in a company that truly values your chefs!

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 (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.

There is no predetermined application window for this position; the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected.

• Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework.
• ures 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.
• Trains and manages culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques.
• Coaches employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved.
• Rewards and recognizes employees.
• Plans and executes team meetings and daily huddles.
• Completes and maintains all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data.
• Develops and maintains effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Interacts directly with guests daily.
• Aggregates and communicates regional culinary and ingredient trends.
• Is responsible for delivering food and labor targets.
• Consistently focuses on margin improvement; understands performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends.
• Ensures efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu.
• Maintains integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items.
• Complies with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.

• 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…