Chef Manager — Lead Kitchen & Culinary Ops

Aramark; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark in Teaneck, NJ is seeking a Chef Manager who combines culinary mastery with team leadership to deliver outstanding food experiences and client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will supervise kitchen operations, develop staff, and ensure safety and cost controls.

The role emphasizes menu development, standardization of recipes, and adherence to budgets while executing company programs. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a related role and culinary training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a related role.
• Strong culinary knowledge and ability to lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise related culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Develop recipes and standardize production recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and price menus.
• Ensure equipment operation, safety, and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and potentially provide culinary instruction.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Safety standards

Budget awareness

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark in Teaneck, NJ is seeking a Chef Manager who combines culinary mastery with team leadership to deliver outstanding food experiences and client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will supervise kitchen operations, develop staff, and ensure safety and cost controls.

The role emphasizes menu development, standardization of recipes, and adherence to budgets while executing company programs. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a related role and culinary training.