Job Description
The Executive Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in managing all back-of-house culinary operations at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Join Aramark, the largest U.S.-based food service provider and one of Forbes Best Employers for 2024. As part of our commitment to culinary excellence, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and recognition. Our chefs have the chance to participate in the prestigious ProChef certification program at The Culinary Institute of America, with nearly 300 Aramark chefs already certified. You could also showcase your skills in our exciting Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) competition, where top chefs battle it out preparing four-course menus for ACF Master Chefs.
At Aramark, we value passion and dedication to craft, offering you the chance to create innovative menus across the United States. We believe our chefs are the driving force behind our culinary culture, shaping the way we inspire through food. With our focus on employee retention and development, youll find opportunities to grow, advance, and make a lasting impact in the culinary world. Join us and feed your potential in a company that truly values its chefs!
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000. 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, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day culinary execution across all outlets including clubs, luxury suites, press dining, restaurants, and concessions.
Supervise union culinary employees per collective bargaining agreements. Schedule, delegate, and manage union cooks, stewards, and prep teams within CBA guidelines.
Communicate effectively with union stewards and HR on staffing, grievances, and contract adherence. Participate in grievance resolutions when needed.
Direct, coach, and mentor chefs and culinary leads to ensure standards are consistently met in all areas.
Take charge of BOH operations on all event days. Provide visible leadership during peak periods, ensuring efficient and professional service.
Assist the Senior Executive Chef with developing and executing seasonal and event-based menus, adhering to established recipes and brand standards.
Enforce all health and safety standards (HACCP, local health department guidelines) and lead by example with proper food handling.
Maintain accurate inventory, reduce waste, and assist in managing food and labor costs in alignment with budget targets.
Train union culinary staff on culinary techniques, safety, station setups, and service timing expectations.
Ensure all food is prepared and presented to stadium, team, and corporate quality standards, including high-profile and VIP dining areas.
Assist in developing labor deployment plans. Approve schedules and adjust staffing levels based on event needs, within union rules.
Follow proper protocols when addressing performance issues with union staff, ensuring documentation is accurate and HR-approved.
Oversee off-day and special event culinary services including concerts, private events, and media functions.
Monitor kitchen cleanliness and equipment functionality. Coordinate repairs and maintenance with facilities and engineering teams.
Collaborate with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with inventory and safety procedures.
Develop prep schedules, par sheets, and production plans for all events. Ensure readiness across all BOH teams.
Partner with front-of-house managers, concessions leaders, and premium service teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
Maintain a high level of visibility in kitchens and service areas. Serve as a calm, respected leader during fast-paced service windows.
Complete required reports, temperature logs, food safety audits, and incident documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Assume full culinary leadership in the absence of the Senior Executive Chef and assist in developing future culinary leaders from within the team.
Qualifications
Education
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.
About Aramark
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 youre 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.
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.