Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team & Elevate Dining

Aramark Corporation; Melissa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, develop and mentor kitchen staff, and ensure safety and quality across all food service activities. Reporting to the General Manager, you will focus on team development, menu creation, and client relations while meeting budget targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and adherence to safety protocols to deliver exceptional food experiences for clients and guests.

Qualifications

• Requires oral, reading and written communication skills.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Requires 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 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

Oral and written communication

Food service knowledge

People management

Education

2-3 years post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, develop and mentor kitchen staff, and ensure safety and quality across all food service activities. Reporting to the General Manager, you will focus on team development, menu creation, and client relations while meeting budget targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and adherence to safety protocols to deliver exceptional food experiences for clients and guests.