Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Teams & Culinary Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations on-site, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. The role involves hands-on leadership, budget adherence, and implementing company programs while ensuring high-quality service.

You will train kitchen staff, plan menus, manage recipes, and oversee catering events, with emphasis on consistent execution and professional growth within a large, global food service organization.

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 managing 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
• Develop and standardize recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation techniques, quality standards, and plan/price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance, safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and potentially offer culinary instruction or demonstrations

Skills

Team management

Culinary expertise

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations on-site, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. The role involves hands-on leadership, budget adherence, and implementing company programs while ensuring high-quality service.

You will train kitchen staff, plan menus, manage recipes, and oversee catering events, with emphasis on consistent execution and professional growth within a large, global food service organization.