Chef Manager - UCI - Brandywine

Aramark; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Irvine, CA is seeking a Chef Manager who will lead kitchen teams, drive culinary excellence, ensure safety and sanitation, and partner with the General Manager on client relations and budget adherence. Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop staff, standardize recipes, and oversee events while delivering exceptional food experiences that align with Aramark’s standards.

You will oversee daily operations, train personnel, and ensure quality in menu planning and cost control,

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
• 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.

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs.

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career.

Job 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.

Compensation

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $78,000.00 . If both numbersare the same, that is the amount that Aramark expectsto offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonableestimate of the compensation for this position as of thetime of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefitprograms and services for eligible employeesincluding medical, dental, vision, and work/liferesources. Additional benefits may include retirementsavings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such asparental leave and disability coverage. Benefits varyby location and are subject to any legal requirementsor limitations, employee eligibility status, and wherethe employee lives and/or works. For moreinformation about Aramark benefits, .

There is no predetermined application window for thisposition, the position will close once a qualifiedcandidate is selected.Qualified applicants with arrestor conviction records will be considered foretreatment employment in accordance with applicable law,including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles CountyFair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the CaliforniaFair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair ChanceOrdinance to the extent that those laws apply to theopportunity.

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

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .