Chef Manager: Culinary Lead & Team Builder

Aramark; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, mentor talented cooks, and ensure culinary excellence and safety. You’ll work hands-on to develop menus, control costs, and foster strong client relations.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll align with Aramark’s Workplace Experience Group, balancing quality, service, and budget goals while providing growth opportunities for your team and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

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

People management

Communication

Culinary knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, mentor talented cooks, and ensure culinary excellence and safety. You’ll work hands-on to develop menus, control costs, and foster strong client relations.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll align with Aramark’s Workplace Experience Group, balancing quality, service, and budget goals while providing growth opportunities for your team and delivering exceptional dining experiences.