Chef de Cuisine
About the role
LifeWorks is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at one of our premier locations. This role oversees all kitchen operations, from menu development and food quality to team leadership and execution, ensuring every dish meets our high standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in large-scale, high-volume environments, capable of balancing creativity, operational excellence, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities
- Trains and leads kitchen personnel
- Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities
- Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
- Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
- Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
- Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
- Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques
Qualifications
- Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
- Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
- Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
- Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
- Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills
About LifeWorks Restaurant Group
LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life. We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group. Learn more at lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com. Imagination Well Served.