Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Menu Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to deliver outstanding food experiences while leading a kitchen team. You will focus on culinary excellence, safety, staff development, and strong client relations.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will help meet budget targets and execute company programs. This hands-on role offers growth opportunities within Aramark and requires 2–3 years in a related position with a culinary background. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

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

Chef management

Team development

Culinary expertise

Budget management

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to deliver outstanding food experiences while leading a kitchen team. You will focus on culinary excellence, safety, staff development, and strong client relations.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will help meet budget targets and execute company programs. This hands-on role offers growth opportunities within Aramark and requires 2–3 years in a related position with a culinary background. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.