Chef Manager - Residential Dining & Culinary Leadership

Aramark; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will lead kitchen operations and supervise culinary staff to deliver exceptional service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll focus on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations.

In this role you will help meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs while growing professionally within our supportive environment.

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

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Culinary expertise

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will lead kitchen operations and supervise culinary staff to deliver exceptional service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll focus on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations.

In this role you will help meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs while growing professionally within our supportive environment.