Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menu Development & Team Growth

Aramark Corporation; Junction City (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Chef Manager who will deliver outstanding customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead by example in culinary excellence, safety, and client relations while focusing on team development and budget execution.

This hands-on leadership role requires developing recipes, managing kitchen staff, and coordinating production to meet quality standards and client needs.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years of experience in a related position.
• Requires 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Experience in team management.
• Excellent 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 techniques and plan and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and may offer culinary instruction.

Skills

People management

Food service operations

Budgeting and cost control

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Chef Manager who will deliver outstanding customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead by example in culinary excellence, safety, and client relations while focusing on team development and budget execution.

This hands-on leadership role requires developing recipes, managing kitchen staff, and coordinating production to meet quality standards and client needs.