Culinary Lead & Kitchen Operations Manager

Aramark; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in the United States to lead kitchen operations, coach culinary teams, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role focuses on menu planning, cost control, and client relations, reporting to the General Manager.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of related experience, a culinary degree preferred, and strong communication skills to drive results in a dynamic service environment.

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 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 proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in the United States to lead kitchen operations, coach culinary teams, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role focuses on menu planning, cost control, and client relations, reporting to the General Manager.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of related experience, a culinary degree preferred, and strong communication skills to drive results in a dynamic service environment.