Executive Chef- PNC Park - Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Aramark • Pittsburgh, PA, US • 3w ago

Job Description

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations across the stadium, overseeing high‑volume concessions, premium clubs and suites, catering, and special events. This role demands an exceptional organizational discipline, strong financial and food‑cost acumen, and the ability to build menus that elevate both fan favorites and premium dining experiences. The Executive Chef ensures consistent execution, operational efficiency, and a culture of excellence across a large, diverse culinary team.

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Job Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Menu Development

Develop innovative, scalable menus for concessions, premium clubs, suites, and special events that reflect stadium identity and fan expectations.
Balance creativity with operational practicality, ensuring menus can be executed at volume without compromising quality.
Lead tasting panels, vendor evaluations, and seasonal menu refreshes.
Maintain strict recipe documentation, portioning standards, and production guides.

Operational Excellence

Oversee all kitchen operations across the ballpark, ensuring consistency, speed, and quality during peak service.
Build and enforce systems for prep, production, sanitation, and food safety across all outlets.
Implement disciplined kitchen organization, including labeling, storage, batch cooking, and event‑day execution plans.
Partner with operations, procurement, and warehouse teams to streamline flow and reduce waste.

Financial & Food Cost Management

Own food cost performance, including recipe costing, yield management, waste tracking, and vendor negotiations.
Analyze sales data and adjust menus, pricing, and purchasing strategies to meet financial targets.
Forecast product needs for games, concerts, and special events with accuracy.
Ensure compliance with budgeted labor targets through smart scheduling and efficient production planning.

Leadership & Team Development

Recruit, train, and mentor a large culinary team, including chefs, supervisors, cooks, and utility staff.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Lead pre‑event meetings, post‑event debriefs, and ongoing coaching to drive performance.
Model a “lead from the front” mentality—hands‑on, calm under pressure, and relentlessly solution‑oriented.

Event & Game Day Execution

Oversee culinary operations for all home games, concerts, and special events, ensuring flawless execution.
Coordinate with premium services, catering, and concessions leadership to align timing, quality, and service standards.
Troubleshoot operational challenges in real time and maintain a visible presence in all kitchens.

Required Skills & Attributes

Core Competencies

High‑volume expertise—comfortable managing thousands of covers across multiple outlets simultaneously.
Menu development mastery—creative, trend‑aware, and operationally savvy.
Financial acumen—deep understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, and P&L drivers.
Organizational discipline—systems thinker with strong follow‑through and attention to detail.
Leadership under pressure—steady, decisive, and able to motivate large teams in fast‑paced environments.

Personal Traits

Grinder mentality—persistent, resilient, and energized by big days and big challenges.
Hands‑on operator who leads by example.
Strong communicator who collaborates well with cross‑functional partners.
Passion for hospitality and elevating the fan experience.

Qualifications

- 5–10+ years of progressive culinary leadership, ideally in stadiums, arenas, hotels, resorts, or large‑scale catering.
- Proven success managing high‑volume, multi‑outlet operations.
- Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
- ServSafe or equivalent certification.
- Ability to work long hours, nights, weekends, and event‑driven schedules.

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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.