Chef Manager: Team Lead & Menu Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen in Chicago, overseeing culinary operations, staff development, and client relations. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and cost control, with hands-on leadership and program execution under the General Manager.

You’ll drive menu development, training, and efficiency to meet budget targets. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a post-high school education, and ideally a culinary degree.

Qualifications

• Requires strong oral, reading and written communication skills.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Culinary leadership and kitchen operations experience.

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 and 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

Communication

People management

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen in Chicago, overseeing culinary operations, staff development, and client relations. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and cost control, with hands-on leadership and program execution under the General Manager.

You’ll drive menu development, training, and efficiency to meet budget targets. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a post-high school education, and ideally a culinary degree.