Chef Manager: Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Aramark Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and ensure quality and safety across culinary operations. You will focus on team development, budgeting, and client relations while delivering outstanding food experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe standardization, and adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities to contribute to company-delivered programs and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• 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 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 skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

2-3 years post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and ensure quality and safety across culinary operations. You will focus on team development, budgeting, and client relations while delivering outstanding food experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe standardization, and adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities to contribute to company-delivered programs and grow professionally.