Mid Level Executive Chef Jobs
Mid level executive chef jobs go to culinary professionals ready to own kitchen operations end to end, develop junior cooks, and make menu and staffing decisions with limited oversight. Roles are primarily on-site across Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Technology & Software, with employers like Aramark, Omni Hotels, and White Lodging hiring at this level now.
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Job Description:
We Deliver the Goods:- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsible for building customer loyalties through a one-on-one consultative approach. Builds customer trust by becoming a true partner in their business. Performs menu redesign, employee training and development of promotion and merchandising programs. While contributing to controlled brand sales, customer training, advertising, promotions, food shows, brand product selection, customer events and profitability. May also be responsible for managing on-site lunch program, where applicable. Team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as business consultant for customers in an effort to build customer loyalty and promote sales. Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public / customers / vendors and coworkers.
- Mentor, lead and teach food concepts to others. Conduct in-house training seminars. Write training materials for customers. Conduct training for customers on many different topics.
- Design customer menus. Develop new ideas for customers. Cook for special customer events.
- Provide consultative services that develops long-term business relationships. Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensures customer and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Evaluate food and labor costs savings through observation.
- Evaluate customer service through observations.
- Increase expertise of cooking related activities and ideas.
- Responsible for leadership of specialist team
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent3 years of food service experience
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Job Description:
We Deliver the Goods:- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsible for building customer loyalties through a one-on-one consultative approach. Builds customer trust by becoming a true partner in their business. Performs menu redesign, employee training and development of promotion and merchandising programs. While contributing to controlled brand sales, customer training, advertising, promotions, food shows, brand product selection, customer events and profitability. May also be responsible for managing on-site lunch program, where applicable. Team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as business consultant for customers in an effort to build customer loyalty and promote sales. Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public / customers / vendors and coworkers.
- Mentor, lead and teach food concepts to others. Conduct in-house training seminars. Write training materials for customers. Conduct training for customers on many different topics.
- Design customer menus. Develop new ideas for customers. Cook for special customer events.
- Provide consultative services that develops long-term business relationships. Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensures customer and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Evaluate food and labor costs savings through observation.
- Evaluate customer service through observations.
- Increase expertise of cooking related activities and ideas.
- Responsible for leadership of specialist team
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent3 years of food service experience
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.See All 57 Mid Level Executive Chef Jobs
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Who's Hiring
- Aramark14
- Omni Hotels3
- White Lodging3
- HumanGood2
- Agave & Rye2
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage18
- Hospitality & Tourism14
- Technology & Software3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Retail2
Mid Level Executive Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level executive chef job?
Highlight your direct ownership of kitchen operations, such as menu development, food cost management, or team scheduling. Emphasize measurable results like reduced waste percentages, improved ticket times, or successful menu launches. Applications that show you have led a station or section independently, handled vendor relationships, and mentored junior cooks stand out at this level over those that simply list tasks performed.
Which companies hire mid level executive chefs?
Companies hiring mid level executive chefs right now include Aramark, Omni Hotels, and White Lodging, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from full-service restaurants, hotel groups, contract food service operators, and corporate dining programs that need experienced culinary leads capable of running a kitchen with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level executive chef jobs?
Yes, though remote options are limited given the hands-on nature of kitchen leadership. About 0% of mid level executive chef openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles typically involve culinary consulting, menu development, recipe testing, or training program design rather than day-to-day kitchen management.
How do I move up to a mid level executive chef role?
Growth from entry level into a mid level executive chef role comes from accumulating ownership, not just time. Chefs who progress take on full station responsibility, volunteer to lead prep planning, and seek out exposure to ordering and scheduling. Demonstrating consistent food quality, the ability to train others, and a working knowledge of kitchen financials signals readiness for the broader scope that mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level executive chefs?
Mid Level executive chef roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume or high-expectation kitchens that need experienced culinary professionals who can maintain standards, manage a team, and control costs without constant oversight.