Chef Manager: Culinary Leader & Team Builder

Aramark; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop the team, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage client relations while meeting budget requirements. The role involves hands-on culinary leadership and implementing company programs.

The position emphasizes growth opportunities and active involvement in menu development and catering events, with potential instruction and demonstrations as part of the role.

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

Team management

Communication skills

Food safety

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop the team, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage client relations while meeting budget requirements. The role involves hands-on culinary leadership and implementing company programs.

The position emphasizes growth opportunities and active involvement in menu development and catering events, with potential instruction and demonstrations as part of the role.