Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Team

Aramark Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, train kitchen staff, and ensure quality and safety across all food activities. You will manage menu development, food production, and equipment maintenance while upholding budget and client relations.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to deliver exceptional food experiences within diverse client environments. Growth opportunities and ongoing development are emphasized by the company.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark Corporation seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, train kitchen staff, and ensure quality and safety across all food activities. You will manage menu development, food production, and equipment maintenance while upholding budget and client relations.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to deliver exceptional food experiences within diverse client environments. Growth opportunities and ongoing development are emphasized by the company.