Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens, Develop Teams, Guide Menus

Aramark Corporation; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and develop kitchen teams, drive culinary excellence, and maintain safety standards. The role focuses on client relations, menu development, and aligning with budget requirements within a hospitality program.

You will report to the General Manager, taking a hands-on approach to culinary leadership, training, and program execution across services and events.

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

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and develop kitchen teams, drive culinary excellence, and maintain safety standards. The role focuses on client relations, menu development, and aligning with budget requirements within a hospitality program.

You will report to the General Manager, taking a hands-on approach to culinary leadership, training, and program execution across services and events.