Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Team Training

Aramark; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Durham, NC seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, coach staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards. You will manage culinary activities, monitor food costs, and partner with clients to deliver exceptional food experiences.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach, drive team development, and implement company programs while supporting budget goals and quality service across client sites.

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.

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark in Durham, NC seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, coach staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards. You will manage culinary activities, monitor food costs, and partner with clients to deliver exceptional food experiences.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach, drive team development, and implement company programs while supporting budget goals and quality service across client sites.