Culinary Leader & Kitchen Manager

Aramark; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in West Hartford, CT. You will train and lead kitchen staff, develop menus, and manage food planning and safety to deliver high-quality service and client satisfaction.

You will oversee budgeting, production, and training, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company programs. This salaried role requires strong communication and leadership throughout daily operations.

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

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Culinary expertise

Safety & sanitation

Team development

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in West Hartford, CT. You will train and lead kitchen staff, develop menus, and manage food planning and safety to deliver high-quality service and client satisfaction.

You will oversee budgeting, production, and training, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company programs. This salaried role requires strong communication and leadership throughout daily operations.