District Executive Chef- Rocky Mountain District

Job Description

The District Executive Chef
- Rocky Mountain District (Denver, CO) is responsible for directly supervising culinary personnel within the Denver District.

• As the District Executive Chef for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, West Region, Denver District, he/she will be responsible for culinary oversight at a multi component operation and designated district properties.
• The District Executive Chef will partner with the GM, DM, Regional Executive Chef and VP of Culinary to coordinate all culinary related activities within the district.
• This is a salaried position, bonus-eligible, contingent upon achieving specific financial and performance goals.

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

-based food service provider and TIME magazine named Aramark to its America's Best Companies list 2026. 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 its chefs!

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000. 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.

• medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• 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
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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.

Culinary Skills

• Provide the culinary technical skills indicative of a senior leader.

• Provide strong analytical and quantitative skills as it relates to managing food and labor to financial commitments.
• Responsible for managing strong accounting fundamentals and controls.
• Responsible for managing down food and labor cost while exceeding quality and presentation objectives.
• Create profitable menus grounded in insight and analytics.

Operational Skills

• Comprehend and understand the different aspects and layers of our business which would include high volume concessions, restaurants, premium services, catering, and suites.

• Manage through and strip apart the different layers of food and labor productivity within the dynamic layers of the business.

• Manage the dynamics of a multi-business operation.
• Assist operational teams as needed to plan and execute special or high profile events within the district and region.

Leadership Skills

• Provide strong leadership, communication skills, personal development and training.

• Exhibit an aptitude and track record of being able to influence others.
• Manage the properties executive leadership hierarchy as well as the corporate hierarchy and corporate support divisions.

• Directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, mentoring, performance reviews and initiating pay increases.

• Project a high level of maturity and professionalism

• Manage projects to meet objective, budget and timeline goals
• Managing and oversight of Concession, Premium Clubs, Suites, Catering within the property
• Managing and oversight of…