Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team & Menu Innovation

Aramark Corporation; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations in Huntsville, Texas. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive team development, culinary excellence, safety protocols, and client relations while supporting budget targets and company programs.

You’ll work hands-on to train staff, develop recipes, and ensure quality and consistency across food service operations, with growth opportunities and a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

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.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

People management

Culinary leadership

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Post‑high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations in Huntsville, Texas. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive team development, culinary excellence, safety protocols, and client relations while supporting budget targets and company programs.

You’ll work hands-on to train staff, develop recipes, and ensure quality and consistency across food service operations, with growth opportunities and a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.