Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team Growth

Aramark Corporation; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations with hands-on leadership and focus on team development, safety, and client relations. You will train kitchen staff, develop menus, manage inventory, and ensure top-quality food experiences while supporting company programs and budgets.

This is a growth-focused role within a global food service leader. Join a team committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, delivering memorable dining experiences

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related kitchen/culinary role.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience managing people in a kitchen or food service environment.
• Good 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.
• Develop recipes and standardize production to ensure consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique, quality standards, and plan and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintain safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and may teach or demonstrate culinary techniques.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

Culinary degree

Post-secondary education

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations with hands-on leadership and focus on team development, safety, and client relations. You will train kitchen staff, develop menus, manage inventory, and ensure top-quality food experiences while supporting company programs and budgets.

This is a growth-focused role within a global food service leader. Join a team committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, delivering memorable dining experiences