Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Kitchen Operations

Aramark; Mobeetie (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Texas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. You will help meet budget requirements and implement company programs, reporting to the General Manager.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and coordination of catering and events, with growth opportunities across the Aramark portfolio.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related position.
• 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent.
• 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 ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

Kitchen management

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark in Texas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. You will help meet budget requirements and implement company programs, reporting to the General Manager.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and coordination of catering and events, with growth opportunities across the Aramark portfolio.