Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Team

Aramark; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations with a hands-on approach. You’ll develop the team, ensure culinary quality, uphold safety standards, and manage client relations while helping meet budget goals.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll oversee menu development, recipe standardization, and staff training, while delivering exceptional food experiences for customers across campus/client sites.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experience in 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 and standardize production recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; uphold safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events; may offer culinary instruction or demonstrate techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Culinary expertise

Safety & sanitation knowledge

Menu planning

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations with a hands-on approach. You’ll develop the team, ensure culinary quality, uphold safety standards, and manage client relations while helping meet budget goals.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll oversee menu development, recipe standardization, and staff training, while delivering exceptional food experiences for customers across campus/client sites.