Chef Manager

Aramark; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager with a background in catering, banquets, and event execution. Reporting to the Catering Director, this role blends culinary leadership with team development, safety and sanitation, and client relations for university and community events in Peoria, Illinois.

The compensation ranges from $55,000 to $63,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits. You will lead culinary operations, develop menus, estimate costs, and supervise a culinary team to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• 2+ years of catering, banquet, or large-scale food service experience.
• Experience managing culinary teams in catering or banquet environments.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Flexible schedules including days/evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for all catering events including small services to large plated events.
• Train, coach, and supervise culinary team members.
• Select and develop recipes, standardize production, estimate food costs, and oversee inventory.
• Manage multiple events annually around $2 million in revenue.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Participate in client tastings and menu consultations; ensure quality presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Support other operations around campus including residential dining and retail.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Budgeting

Food safety

Event management

Vendor relations

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager with a background in catering, banquets, and event execution. Reporting to the Catering Director, this role combines culinary leadership with team development, safety and sanitation, and client relations. You will play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and deliver exceptional experiences for our clients and their guests.

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.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $55,000.00 to $63,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for all catering events including small coffee services, continental breakfasts, small lunches, up to large plated events for the University and our community.
• Train , coach, and superviser culinary team members
• Select and develop recipes, standardize production to ensure consistency and quality, estimate food costs, and oversee inventory
• Manage multiple events simultaneously; around $2 million annually
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Participate in client tastings, menu consultations, and ensure exceptional food presentation
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace saftey standards in accordance with Aramark standards, local, state, and federal guidelines
• Support other operations around campus as needed including residential dining, retail, and more

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.-

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in catering, banquet, event, hospitality, hotel, conference center, country club, or other large scale food service experience
• Previous experience managing culinary teams in a catering or banquet environment is preferred
• Culinary degree preferred
• Experience executing events from small gatherings to large scale functions
• Ability to work flexible schedules including days, evenings, weekends, as needed

About Aramark

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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.

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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.