Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Teams

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Chef Manager in a hands-on leadership role to drive culinary excellence and client satisfaction in a hospitality-focused environment. You will lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and uphold safety and sanitation standards while aligning with budget targets.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will emphasize team development, culinary quality, and client relations, delivering programs and opportunities for growth that support peak career development within Aramark's global

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• 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.
• Strong 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

Culinary expertise

Safety protocols

Client relations

Budget execution

Education

Post-high school education (2-3 years)

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark seeks a Chef Manager in a hands-on leadership role to drive culinary excellence and client satisfaction in a hospitality-focused environment. You will lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and uphold safety and sanitation standards while aligning with budget targets.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will emphasize team development, culinary quality, and client relations, delivering programs and opportunities for growth that support peak career development within Aramark's global