Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Growth

Aramark; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop talent, and ensure safety and quality in food service. You will work under the General Manager, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, and budget execution while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu development, and adherence to company programs, with opportunities for growth and impact across client sites.

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 managing people and/or problems.

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.
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Skills

Kitchen management

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop talent, and ensure safety and quality in food service. You will work under the General Manager, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, and budget execution while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu development, and adherence to company programs, with opportunities for growth and impact across client sites.