<p>Job Description</p> <p>A Fortune 500 company has an opening for a Catering Chef, the senior culinary leader responsible for overseeing all back-of-house culinary operations within a large, high-volume corporate dining environment. This role ensures exceptional food quality, operational excellence, menu innovation, and a consistently elevated dining experience for employees, guests, and stakeholders.</p> <p>Successful candidates must be committed to very high-quality control standards, quick turnaround times, and tight, immovable deadlines. Core competencies include: leadership in a fast-paced culinary environment, strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple production areas simultaneously, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to customer service and culinary excellence. The Chef de Cuisine will collaborate with culinary leadership, hospitality teams, and client partners to ensure seamless execution and consistent satisfaction.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Culinary Leadership & Team Development</p> <ul> <li>Lead, train, mentor, and inspire all kitchen personnel to ensure culinary excellence across all service periods. </li><li>Oversee scheduling, workflow planning, performance standards, and professional development of kitchen staff. </li><li>Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. </li></ul> <p>Operational Oversight & Production Management</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and coordinate all culinary operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and timely service. </li><li>Estimate food consumption, forecast needs, and manage purchasing and requisitions to align with budget and demand. </li><li>Maintain oversight of production logs, recipe adherence, and standardized cooking methods across all kitchens. </li><li>Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained, utilized safely, and serviced as needed. </li></ul> <p>Menu Innovation & Quality Control</p> <ul> <li>Develop, test, and refine recipes that align with client expectations, nutrition guidelines, and brand standards. </li><li>Plan and price menus while ensuring alignment with financial targets and food cost management strategies. </li><li>Establish and uphold presentation standards, plating guidelines, and overall culinary aesthetics. </li></ul> <p>Safety, Sanitation & Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Guarantee adherence to all food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, and internal quality assurance standards. </li><li>Maintain compliance with corporate policies, local health codes, and safety requirements. </li><li>Conduct regular kitchen inspections and corrective action processes. </li></ul> <p>Special Events & Client Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Oversee culinary execution for special events, executive meetings, VIP engagements, and catered functions. </li><li>Provide culinary demonstrations or instruction as needed to support workplace programming and client experience goals. </li><li>Work closely with hospitality, nutrition, and operations teams to ensure seamless guest experiences. </li></ul> <p>At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>2-3 years of experience in a related culinary leadership role.</p> </li><li> <p>2-3 years of post-secondary education; culinary degree preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced knowledge of professional culinary principles, techniques, and kitchen management practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience supervising teams and resolving operational challenges.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong verbal, written, and reading communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional quality standards.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <p>About Aramark</p> <p>Our Mission</p> <p>Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>About Aramark</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina</p> <p>Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina</p>