Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Growth

Aramark; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Auburn, AL seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive programs and budgets while maintaining high standards of food quality and service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities for growth and professional advancement within a global food services company.

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.
• Experience managing people.
• Strong oral, reading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise 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

Team management

Communication skills

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark in Auburn, AL seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive programs and budgets while maintaining high standards of food quality and service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities for growth and professional advancement within a global food services company.