Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Team Development & Quality

Aramark; Junction City (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Kansas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations hands-on, develop the team, and ensure quality and safety standards while aligning with client relations and budget goals. Reporting to the General Manager, you will train kitchen staff, plan menus, and supervise procurement and presentation while delivering consistent food experiences across our accounts.

This role emphasizes culinary expertise, safety compliance, and continuous growth opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people

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

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Aramark in Kansas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations hands-on, develop the team, and ensure quality and safety standards while aligning with client relations and budget goals. Reporting to the General Manager, you will train kitchen staff, plan menus, and supervise procurement and presentation while delivering consistent food experiences across our accounts.

This role emphasizes culinary expertise, safety compliance, and continuous growth opportunities within a global