Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Develop Team, Elevate Cuisine

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Indianapolis is seeking a Chef Manager who will coach kitchen staff, drive culinary excellence, ensure food safety, and manage client relations while meeting budget requirements.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee menu planning, recipe standardization, and staff development, with hands-on leadership and a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

The role offers growth opportunities and requires 2–3 years of related experience, with culinary training preferred.

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.
• 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 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 or demonstrate techniques.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark in Indianapolis is seeking a Chef Manager who will coach kitchen staff, drive culinary excellence, ensure food safety, and manage client relations while meeting budget requirements.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee menu planning, recipe standardization, and staff development, with hands-on leadership and a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

The role offers growth opportunities and requires 2–3 years of related experience, with culinary training preferred.