Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team & Menus

Aramark; Falls (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, and ensure safety and quality standards while meeting budget goals. The role focuses on team development, culinary excellence, and client relations in a hands-on environment.

You will manage culinary activities, supervise staff, and contribute to company-delivered programs while delivering exceptional customer service and food 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 leadership

Culinary expertise

Communication

Budget awareness

Safety standards

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, and ensure safety and quality standards while meeting budget goals. The role focuses on team development, culinary excellence, and client relations in a hands-on environment.

You will manage culinary activities, supervise staff, and contribute to company-delivered programs while delivering exceptional customer service and food experiences.