Chef Manager: Kitchen Leader & Team Coach

Aramark Correctional Services; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, drive culinary excellence, and ensure food safety and client satisfaction. Reporting to the General Manager, this hands-on role focuses on team development, menu execution, and budget adherence, while aligning with company programs and safety standards.

The Chef Manager will train staff, develop recipes, and coordinate catering activities, with opportunities for professional growth within a global food service organization.

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.

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

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, drive culinary excellence, and ensure food safety and client satisfaction. Reporting to the General Manager, this hands-on role focuses on team development, menu execution, and budget adherence, while aligning with company programs and safety standards.

The Chef Manager will train staff, develop recipes, and coordinate catering activities, with opportunities for professional growth within a global food service organization.