Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens & Grow Your Team

Aramark; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Dallas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, train staff, maintain safety protocols, and manage client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll apply culinary expertise and help meet budget goals while delivering high-quality dining experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, equipment maintenance, and catering oversight across sites; Aramark supports growth opportunities and a commitment to quality food and service.

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.
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Skills

Experience in related position

Post-high school education

Culinary degree

Advanced knowledge of food profession

People management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark in Dallas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, train staff, maintain safety protocols, and manage client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll apply culinary expertise and help meet budget goals while delivering high-quality dining experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, equipment maintenance, and catering oversight across sites; Aramark supports growth opportunities and a commitment to quality food and service.