Chef Manager

Aramark; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Grosse Pointe, Michigan who will focus on team development, culinary expertise, and client relations. You will train kitchen personnel, estimate food consumption, and ensure quality standards.

This position requires 2-3 years of experience and advanced knowledge of the food profession. A culinary degree is preferred. The role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Requires advanced knowledge of food principles and practices.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes and standardize production recipes.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team management

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands‑on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company‑delivered programs.

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career.

Job 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 demonstrate culinary techniques
• In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice

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

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.