Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Aramark; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, train staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards in client spaces. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary excellence, and client relations.

Our role emphasizes budget awareness and the delivery of high‑quality food experiences. A culinary degree is preferred, with 2–3 years of related experience and strong communication skills required.

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.

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, train staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards in client spaces. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary excellence, and client relations.

Our role emphasizes budget awareness and the delivery of high‑quality food experiences. A culinary degree is preferred, with 2–3 years of related experience and strong communication skills required.