Position Summary: Aramark Mexico seeks a highly qualified and passionate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, drive innovation, and manage kitchen teams with a focus on international cuisine and quality standards. Key Highlights: 1. Culinary leadership and operations supervision 2. Recipe innovation and development 3. International cuisine management and cost control **EXECUTIVE CHEF** **Join our team!** Aramark Mexico, a leader in food services, is undergoing an exciting expansion phase and is seeking to welcome a highly qualified and gastronomy-passionate **Executive Chef** to our team. If you have a strong track record in creating exceptional culinary experiences, deep expertise in international cuisine, and the ability to lead teams toward excellence, this is your opportunity. **Key Responsibilities:** * **Culinary Leadership:** Lead and supervise all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and flavor. * **Innovation and Development:** Research, develop, and standardize innovative and appealing recipes aligned with current gastronomic trends and our clients’ needs. * **International Cuisine Management:** Apply in-depth knowledge of diverse world cuisines, mastering advanced culinary techniques and ensuring authenticity and quality in every preparation. * **Cost Control:** Efficiently manage food and labor budgets by implementing cost-control and analysis strategies to optimize profitability without compromising quality. * **Personnel Management:** Lead, train, motivate, and evaluate the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative, safe, and high-performance work environment. * **Volume Management:** Demonstrate proven experience managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring consistent efficiency, quality, and service in food preparation and delivery. * **Sourcing and Quality:** Oversee selection and procurement of premium-quality ingredients, establishing strong relationships with suppliers. * **Safety and Hygiene:** Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations across all kitchen areas. * **Process Optimization:** Identify and implement workflow and kitchen process improvements to maximize efficiency and minimize waste. * **Interdepartmental Collaboration:** Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure an integrated and successful client experience. **Essential Requirements:** * **Experience:** Minimum 5 years of proven experience as Executive Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role. * **Education:** Degree or certification in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, or a related field. * **International Cuisine:** In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in developing and executing international cuisine menus. * **Culinary Techniques:** Mastery of a broad range of culinary techniques, both classical and modern. * **Cost Management:** Solid experience in food and labor cost control and analysis. * **Personnel Management:** Demonstrated experience managing and leading kitchen teams. * **Volume Operations:** Essential experience managing high-volume kitchen operations. * **Innovation:** Proven ability to innovate and develop culinary concepts. * **Communication Skills:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * **Attention to Detail:** Meticulous attention to detail in food preparation, presentation, and service. **Preferred Qualifications (Desirable):** * Familiarity with inventory management and food control systems. * Experience creating gastronomic experiences for corporate or large-scale events. * Proficiency in a second language (English is an advantage). We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, professional development opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and the chance to be part of a globally recognized company. **If you meet the profile and are ready to take your culinary skills to the next level, we want to meet you!** Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $25,000.00 per month Benefits: * Complimentary beverages * Company parking * Free parking * Option for indefinite-term contract * Life insurance * Cafeteria service * Discounted cafeteria service * Company phone * Complimentary uniforms * Grocery vouchers Education: * Completed Bachelor’s degree (Desirable) Experience: * Foreign cuisine: 3 years (Desirable) Work Location: On-site employment