Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team & Menu Excellence

Aramark; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations on campus, focusing on menu execution, staff development, and strict safety standards. You will work hands-on with culinary teams to deliver quality experiences and meet client expectations.

The role emphasizes cost awareness, program adherence, and strong relationships with clients, vendors, and facility leadership while upholding Aramark's service commitments.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related kitchen management experience.
• 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
• Excellent 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.

Skills

Kitchen management

People management

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations on campus, focusing on menu execution, staff development, and strict safety standards. You will work hands-on with culinary teams to deliver quality experiences and meet client expectations.

The role emphasizes cost awareness, program adherence, and strong relationships with clients, vendors, and facility leadership while upholding Aramark's service commitments.