Chef de Cuisine

At LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, the Chef de Cuisine is the creative force and operational leader behind our kitchen. This role brings refined cuisine to life across sophisticated, design-forward environments, overseeing every detail of kitchen operations while delivering food that’s as inspired as the settings we serve. Our team designs custom solutions for clients looking to elevate amenities into truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture through transparency, space design, and branded culinary products.

Responsibilities

• Trains and leads kitchen personnel
• Supervises and coordinates all related culinary activities
• Estimates food consumption and requisitions or purchases food
• Selects and develops recipes; standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
• Ensures proper equipment operation and maintenance, and maintains kitchen safety and sanitation
• Oversees special catering events and may offer culinary instruction or demonstrate culinary techniques

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years in a related culinary leadership position
• At least 2–3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
• Advanced knowledge of food-service principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience managing people and resolving operational problems
• Strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work/life resources and support programs
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k)
• Paid time off, including parental leave and disability coverage

Benefits vary by location, legal requirements, employee eligibility, and work location.

Pay

Salaried rate: $80,000 – $90,000 per year.