Aramark

District Executive Chef - Northeast

Aramark • $95K — $115K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, ideally in Sports & Entertainment or multi-unit foodservice operations.
  • Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar food and beverage operations with effective cost controls.
  • Expertise in menu development and operational execution at scale.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with prior P&L accountability.
  • Culinary degree preferred; HACCP and union experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior culinary leadership across multiple properties, ensuring alignment with business initiatives.
  • Drive menu innovation and new concept development for various service areas.
  • Lead food and labor productivity initiatives, cost controls, and P&L performance.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
  • Oversee culinary talent development, training, and performance management.
  • Support major events and operational launches throughout the district.
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to enhance guest experiences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness tools to support personal needs.
  • Focus on promoting a culture of health and wellbeing for employees.
  • Flexible benefits designed to cater to individual health, family, and financial needs.
Full Job Description
District Executive Chef - Northeast

Requisition #: 682178

Location: Philadelphia, PA, US

Career Area: Culinary
Information at a Glance

Job Description

Aramark Sports + Entertainment is seeking a District Executive Chef - Northeast District to lead culinary strategy, operations, and talent development across a multi-venue Sports & Entertainment district. This role oversees food quality, innovation, financial performance, and executional excellence across stadiums, arenas, and special event properties, while partnering closely with General Managers, the District Manager, and the Regional Executive Chef.

This role requires the selected candidate to reside within the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, Central New Jersey, or Northern New Jersey and be available for frequent travel to venues throughout the district, particularly within the Philadelphia market.
Depending on the candidate's location and proximity to district venues, residency in other areas within the district may also be considered.

We take a balanced approach to benefits.

We designed our benefits to promote a culture of health and wellbeing. No one knows what you need better than you, so we provide you with the necessary tools to help you take care of your health, family, finances and future. Click here to learn more.

Job Responsibilities
• Provide senior culinary leadership across multiple properties, ensuring alignment with Line of Business (LOB) initiatives.
• Drive menu innovation, new concept development, and top-line growth across concessions, premium, catering, and special events.
• Lead district-wide food and labor productivity initiatives, cost controls, and P&L performance.
• Ensure consistent execution of food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversee culinary talent development, training, succession planning, and performance management.
• Support major events, high-profile activations, and operational launches throughout the district.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

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.

Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in Sports & Entertainment or multi-unit foodservice operations.
• Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar F&B operations with strong food and labor cost controls.
• Expertise in menu development, standardized programs, and operational execution at scale.
• Strong financial, analytical, and leadership skills with prior P&L accountability.
• Culinary degree preferred; HACCP and union experience strongly preferred.

About Aramark

Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. ARAMARK’s position as a world leader in facility services stems from decades of experience and superior service in the diversified outsourcing industry. From their humble beginnings in 1936 at the helm of Davre Davidson and his peanut vending machines to our place — for the sixth time in nine years — at the top of Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK has maintained an unwavering focus on providing world-class experiences, environments, and outcomes for their clients. At ARAMARK, they take care of buildings and infrastructure so that their customers can take care of their core business. They are proud to provide exceptional facility management services for 1,600 companies in 16,000 facilities — about 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. ARAMARK provides comprehensive facility service solutions that enable its clients to maximize safety, productivity, and reliability. Their success is the result of their steadfast commitment to service excellence. They pride themselves on delivering customizable, sustainable solutions in a wide range of facilities by working closely with their clients to achieve mutual goals. Self-performed services, ongoing client communication, performance metrics, and an environment of team learning and development enable us to perform beyond expectations in virtually every client engagement. Whatever the company’s facility needs, ARAMARK is here to consistently exceed the expectations for service excellence with the best people, the most innovative processes, and the latest technologies.

Aramark Careers

Join Aramark's vibrant team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, Aramark offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to enhance your professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Aramark, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Our team members are at the heart of our operations, providing essential services across various industries. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact every day. Aramark offers a wide range of employment opportunities, from frontline positions to executive roles, each contributing to our mission of delivering experiences that enrich and nourish lives. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, Aramark provides a path that will advance your career and expand your skills. Leadership and Development Step into a role that challenges you to be your best. Aramark’s leadership is committed to nurturing talents through robust training programs and diversity initiatives that ensure all team members are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. Our leadership training equips you with the tools necessary to lead with confidence and integrity. Innovation at Work Innovation is at the core of Aramark, where we continuously seek cutting-edge solutions to improve our services and operations. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries and leads to transformative outcomes, not just for our company but for the industries we serve. Join Our Team Explore the multitude of job opportunities at Aramark, where your career aspirations can take flight. We are actively hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to a team that celebrates diversity and is driven by excellence. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with an Aramark internship, where you can apply your classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our internships provide a foundation for learning and development, plus the opportunity to build professional networks that can be pivotal in your career journey. Benefits and Culture Aramark is dedicated to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy, fulfilling life both inside and outside of work. Our culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and inclusivity, creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Stay Connected Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Aramark Jobs portal. We look for passionate, solution-driven team players who are eager to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Aramark. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Aramark. Join Aramark today and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in everything we do. Your future starts here!
Learn more about Aramark
Size
248,300 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$688.5 million
Founded
1936
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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