Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Guest Experience

Aramark; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Pennsylvania to lead culinary teams, develop menus, ensure safety standards, and deliver exceptional food experiences for clients.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage kitchen operations, control costs, train staff, and foster strong client relations while executing company programs.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, culinary expertise, and budget adherence, with growth opportunities within Aramark's global food service teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related culinary management role.
• 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.
• Strong 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

Experience 2-3 years

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Pennsylvania to lead culinary teams, develop menus, ensure safety standards, and deliver exceptional food experiences for clients.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage kitchen operations, control costs, train staff, and foster strong client relations while executing company programs.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, culinary expertise, and budget adherence, with growth opportunities within Aramark's global food service teams.