Chef Manager

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and uphold safety standards. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive culinary excellence, client relations, and budget adherence while mentoring staff across culinary operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and program execution to deliver superior food experiences and service quality for our clients.

Qualifications

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 and standardize production recipes to ensure quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may demonstrate culinary techniques

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Client relations

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 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 demonstrates culinary techniques

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.