Chef de Cuisine - Ohio Wesleyan University

Job Description Requisition #: 657537 Location: delaware, OH, US, 40315 Position Description Responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet guests’ needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and expectations. Oversees and manages culinary brigade to meet production, presentation, and service excellence standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. Scope of Role Responsible for oversight of food operations within the location, reporting to the Executive Chef and/or Hospitality Director. Compensation Data COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $72,000.00 to $75,000.00. 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. BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include 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 - Benefits & Compensation Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Job Responsibilities Manages the performance, attendance, customer service, appearance, and conduct of the culinary brigade. Focuses on culinary excellence, innovation, and experience relative to the food program in support of operational excellence. Coaches employees by establishing a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how it is to be accomplished. Ensures food offerings align with the Harvest Table Culinary Group’s Core Pillars and Menu Commitments. Implements and monitors menu and inventory management system incl. ensuring cost control and mitigation of loss prevention, completing weekly inventory audits, maintaining appropriate inventory levels based on menu needs, etc. Is a leader in ensuring excellent quality and presentation of all food to all guests by offering sustainable, responsibly-sourced, and nutritionally-balanced options. In collaboration with the Culinary/Chef’s Council, develops and implements relevant training to increase the knowledge and capability of culinary staff. Assists in the development and management of annual operational budget, including the estimation and management of food and labor cost goals. Maintains food cost at reasonable levels without adverse impact to Harvest Table’s quality standards. Monitors and directs culinary brigade to ensure that recipes and portion standards are followed, and that any adjustments made adhere to the Harvest Table Culinary Group’s standards and comply with the QA process. Participates in the food management process by learning and understanding the PRIMA system to assist with ordering and invoice processing. Interacts with guests via weekly table touches to obtain feedback on food quality, service, and special events utilizing the VOC (Voice of the Consumer) program. Ensures full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes, and ingredients while managing customer-driven menus and labor standards. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Ensures compliance with Harvest Table’s food, occupational, and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations. Participates in service education through daily pre-shift huddles, menu meetings, and new associate training programs. Qualifications Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and ensure full comprehension of the topic, risk, or liability level. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation, food products, and food service equipment. Degree from an accredited culinary institute preferred but not required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 4-7 years’ executive-level culinary management experience required. Minimum 2-3 years’ culinary management experience in a multi-unit setting required. ServSafe Certification. Passion for food trends, flavors, innovation, and recipe development. About Harvest Table Culinary Group Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At HTCG, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aramark