Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Programs

Aramark; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, focusing on hands-on kitchen leadership, safety, and client relations. You will develop teams, drive culinary excellence, and help meet budget targets while executing company programs.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will shape menus, supervise staff, and ensure quality across food experiences for clients. Growth opportunities are highlighted in this role.

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 ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, focusing on hands-on kitchen leadership, safety, and client relations. You will develop teams, drive culinary excellence, and help meet budget targets while executing company programs.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will shape menus, supervise staff, and ensure quality across food experiences for clients. Growth opportunities are highlighted in this role.