Traveling Executive Chef

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Traveling Executive Chef to join our Healthcare+ team in the Northeast. This role will travel between accounts providing culinary support ~75% of the time.The Executive Chef is a management position working along side chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.Job ResponsibilitiesEnsures 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 trendsQualificationsRequires at least 4 years of culinary experienceAt least 2 years in a management role preferredRequires a culinary degree or equivalent experienceAbility to multi-taskAbility to simplify the agenda for the teamRequires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.Requires oral, reading, and written communication skillsAbout AramarkOur MissionRooted 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 AramarkThe 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.Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia