Chef Manager — Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Growth

Aramark Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in New Jersey to lead kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure culinary excellence while meeting budget goals. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and client relations across programs.

The successful candidate will bring 2–3 years of related experience, a culinary mindset, and strong communication skills to drive results in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

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.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• 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

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Budget management

Food safety

Client relations

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in New Jersey to lead kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure culinary excellence while meeting budget goals. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and client relations across programs.

The successful candidate will bring 2–3 years of related experience, a culinary mindset, and strong communication skills to drive results in a fast-paced hospitality environment.