Job Description
LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding your company culture. Learn more by visiting lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com.
The Culinary Innovation Director is a role for an individual with passion, a strong ability to influence, inspire, lead, and innovate a team. The ideal candidate has a commitment to excellence and a desire to build a team of culinarians with a mission to bring authentic, global flavors and innovation to our guests in an exciting environment.
This position will work exclusively with a high-profile client designing and implementing a world class amenities program. Exciting opportunity to be involved in the research, development and planning phases of a new construction project. Passion and knowledge of the NYC culinary scene is a must!
Job Responsibilities
• Innovation: Responsible for continuous improvement in the culinary program on pace with trends in the market. Active in the NYC culinary scene and able to drive partnerships and culinary programming.
• Leadership: Leads culinary team to ensure quality in final presentation of food. Establishes and ensures the culinary vision, from which the team executes. Crafts a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved. Rewards 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. Simplify the agenda for the team is a must.
• Client Relationship: Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually advantageous business relationship. Aggregate and communicate culinary and ingredient trends.
• Financial Performance: Responsible for delivering food and labor targets. Understands performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; consistent focus on margin improvement.
• Efficiency: Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu. Responsible of maintain integrity of food quality.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with food, occupational and environmental safety polices in all culinary and kitchen operations. Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.
Qualifications
• Requires at least 10 years’ experience and 3-5 years in a management role.
• High End Culinary Experience Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Education
About Aramark
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About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 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 you’re 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.
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