Catering Kitchen Manager | High-Impact Food Service

Aramark; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Jersey City, New Jersey is seeking a Chef Manager/Catering Manager to lead the kitchen brigade onsite and maintain high standards of food delivery and kitchen management across all sections of the business. You will focus on ensuring consistent quality and compliance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes menu planning, cost control, coordination with suppliers, and daily leadership of the culinary team to deliver top‑tier experiences for clients and guests.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• 1-2 years' experience in a Professional kitchen.
• Experience in industrial catering.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to deal and communicate optimally with staff and customers at all levels.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to handle food costings and ensure budgets are met.
• Experience of menu planning.
• Dedication and self-motivation.
• Good reliability and time keeping.
• To work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• To maintain personal hygiene and a professional manner.
• A passion for food and service.

Responsibilities

• To maintain food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation).
• To aid with menu planning and menu costings to corroborate the budgeted Gross Profit Margin is achieved eliminating waste where possible.
• To accommodate food orders conforming to company purchasing policy, ensuring that only suppliers from the approved supplier list are used.
• To implement company policies and procedures ensuring Food Safety and Hygiene are maintained in the kitchen and related areas.
• To ensure daily completion of Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you.
• To maintain a high standard of hygiene in respect of premises and self.
• To be responsible for the performance of the team to deliver top of the line food for clients.
• To check, probe, and sign all food deliveries with Chef Manager/Catering Manager to ensure high standards.
• To verify that food presentation is innovative and at the correct temperature with charts.
• To assist with stock takes as appropriate.
• To review the kitchen hazard list weekly with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager.
• To maintain good communications with client, customers, and staff.
• To participate in cleaning duties and related tasks as required.
• To carry out any reasonable task which assists with service, food preparation, hygiene and efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Menu costings

Budget management

Multitasking

Communication with staff & customers

HACCP knowledge

Flexibility with hours

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Jersey City, New Jersey is seeking a Chef Manager/Catering Manager to lead the kitchen brigade onsite and maintain high standards of food delivery and kitchen management across all sections of the business. You will focus on ensuring consistent quality and compliance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes menu planning, cost control, coordination with suppliers, and daily leadership of the culinary team to deliver top‑tier experiences for clients and guests.