Director Of Culinary Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

The Culinary and Hospitality Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards.Hands on culinary leadership role where you will be able to showcase your culinary skills while developing your team in the kitchen. 

Leadership 

Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance 

Ensure food services appropriately connects to the Executional Framework 

Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute 

Reward and recognize employees 

Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations 

Client Relationship 

Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress 

Culinary  

• Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework 
• Ability to work hands on in the kitchen  
• Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards

Financial Performance 

Adopt Aramark process and systems 

Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor 

Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements 

Achieve food and labor targets 

Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines 

Productivity 

Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives 

Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management 

Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor 

Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service 

Compliance 

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees 

Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour 

Additional Responsibilities 

Manage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) 

Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practices 

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience 
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred 
• 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 

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 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.