Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team & Culinary Ops

Aramark Correctional Services; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will lead kitchen teams, drive culinary excellence, and oversee menu planning and cost controls. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll cultivate talent, uphold safety standards, and ensure client satisfaction through hands-on leadership.

The role focuses on practical kitchen leadership, recipe development, and program execution, with opportunities for growth within Aramark’s extensive culinary operations.

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

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 and standardize production recipes for consistent quality
• Establish presentation techniques and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation in the kitchen and oversee events

Skills

Team management

Culinary expertise

Budget adherence

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will lead kitchen teams, drive culinary excellence, and oversee menu planning and cost controls. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll cultivate talent, uphold safety standards, and ensure client satisfaction through hands-on leadership.

The role focuses on practical kitchen leadership, recipe development, and program execution, with opportunities for growth within Aramark’s extensive culinary operations.