Chef Manager: Lead, Train & Elevate Kitchens

Aramark; Moyock (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop culinary teams, and ensure safety and quality standards across client sites. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive menu development, cost controls, and client relations while upholding Aramark’s service standards.

With a focus on growth and budget adherence, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences and training staff to meet program expectations.

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

Team development

Culinary leadership

Safety protocol

Client relations

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop culinary teams, and ensure safety and quality standards across client sites. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive menu development, cost controls, and client relations while upholding Aramark’s service standards.

With a focus on growth and budget adherence, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences and training staff to meet program expectations.