Catering Chef Manager — Lead Culinary Team & Events

Aramark Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Virginia to lead kitchen operations, develop culinary talent, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage client relations. The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on budget adherence and program execution.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of related experience, is comfortable with menu planning and recipe standardization, and brings strong communication skills to a hands-on leadership position. Benefits are provided where eligible.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Requires oral, reading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

2-3 years experience

Oral writing communication

Education

2-3 years post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Virginia to lead kitchen operations, develop culinary talent, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage client relations. The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on budget adherence and program execution.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of related experience, is comfortable with menu planning and recipe standardization, and brings strong communication skills to a hands-on leadership position. Benefits are provided where eligible.