Executive Chef - University of Tennessee Athletics

Aramark•Knoxville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef – University of Tennessee Athletics is a management position overseeing the culinary operations for the University of Tennessee Athletics Department and venues, including athletics events, concerts & special events, and catering services. The Executive Chef is responsible for leading and developing the culinary staff and for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Our team is dedicated to providing immersive and captivating F&B experiences for fans, students, and alumni at one of the most iconic programs in collegiate sports, supporting a leading Athletics Department. Tennessee Athletics strives to lead the way in college sports. They are motivated to enhance fan experience and provide innovation in all areas, including food & beverage. Many extensive renovations & development projects are underway & upcoming for multiple venues, including Neyland Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in the world. University of Tennessee is the home of: Neyland Stadium, one of the largest and most iconic stadiums in the world with a capacity of 101,916 and more than 100 years of celebrated history. Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, the 3rd largest on-campus basketball arena in the country; also host to many large concerts and special events! Lindsey Nelson Stadium, home of the 2024 National Champions Tennessee Baseball. Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Regal Soccer Stadium. And more! Calling all culinary innovators! 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, you'll 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!

Requirements

Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
Ability to multi-task
Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years in a management role preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Interact directly with guests daily
Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu
Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items
Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards
Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used
Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework
Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase
Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour