Executive Chef (VIP Lounge)

Executive Chef (VIP Lounge)

Requisition #: 652942 Location: New York, NY, US, 10001 Career Area: Culinary

Job Description The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall quality and profitability of the restaurant and ensures that all personnel and systems function efficiently so that guests are satisfied, the business achieves budgeted profit levels, and employee morale is maintained. The Executive Chef must work in partnership with the General Manager and communicate fully with the Corporate Chefs and the Director of Operations as well as maintain relations with the hotel personnel. The Executive Chef supervises all the back-of-house staff. This position is full-time and salary-based.

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is a hospitality-driven restaurant company built for the modern workplace. We design and operate chef-led cafs, catering programs, and food experiences that go far beyond transactions, creating moments of connection, culture, and care in everything we do. Rooted in culinary excellence and powered by creativity, LifeWorks brings together food, design, and service to build brands within brands, tailoring each experience to the people and communities we serve. Our work lives at the intersection of hospitality and strategy, elevating everyday dining, strengthening workplace culture, and turning food into a meaningful part of how organizations engage their teams. At LifeWorks, people make the difference. That belief shapes how we lead, how we partner, and how we bring hospitality to life across every caf, every campus, and every client relationship.

Compensation Data COMPENSATION: The salaried rate for this position is $115,000.00 to $135,000.00. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling
• Oversee menu planning and development, ensuring a diverse and innovative selection of dishes
• Conduct cost analysis and budgeting to optimize food costs and maintain profitability
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety in the kitchen
• Collaborate with restaurant management to create memorable dining experience for guests

Qualifications

• Six+ years of experience in high volume or fine dining environment, preferably in a supervisory role
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages
• Actively practices food safety procedures
• Able to train and motivate team
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective time management

About Aramark 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 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.