Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Teams & Menu Innovation

Aramark; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop talent, and ensure exceptional food experiences for our clients. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive culinary excellence, safety, and budget adherence.

You will focus on team development, recipe standardization, and high-quality service across sites, delivering consistent results and client satisfaction.

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 food service principles and practices.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Strong oral, reading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise related culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes and standardize production recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and may offer culinary instruction or demonstrations.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Food service knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop talent, and ensure exceptional food experiences for our clients. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive culinary excellence, safety, and budget adherence.

You will focus on team development, recipe standardization, and high-quality service across sites, delivering consistent results and client satisfaction.