Culinary Manager: Lead Kitchen Innovation & Cost Control

Aramark; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in White Settlement, TX is seeking a skilled culinary leader to manage all aspects of food production for client accounts, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control. You will plan menus, supervise kitchen operations, and drive efficiency while upholding ARAMARK's standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, training, and collaboration with account managers and clients to meet expectations and promote new menus.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Secondary School or above; Cooking major.
• Work Experience: Managerial experience of at least 5 years; chief in five-star hotel or office building for group meals preferred.
• Vocational Qualifications: Master in Chinese and Western cuisine; be flexible and innovative; create new menus and dishes.
• Computer & Language: Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); some English ability.

Responsibilities

• Follow the ARAMARK Food Services program according to standardized procedures and ensure smooth daily operation.
• Design menus, prepare orders and plan production according to client and account manager requirements.
• Lead all kitchen production with focus on standardized flow, food safety and quality.
• Create purchasing plans, manage inventory, assist with cost control and waste reduction.
• Keep abreast of catering trends and proactively promote new menus and dishes.
• Train and develop staff according to ARAMARK JST/JSR training programs; onboard new hires and cooks.
• Maintain strong internal communication and problem-solving focus for smooth operations.
• Establish productive communication with clients to meet or exceed requirements.
• Manage cook staffing, team development, performance evaluation and skill optimization.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Teamwork

Leadership

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Technical secondary school or above (Cooking major)

Cook Certificate (First Degree)

Master in Chinese & Western cuisine

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aramark in White Settlement, TX is seeking a skilled culinary leader to manage all aspects of food production for client accounts, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control. You will plan menus, supervise kitchen operations, and drive efficiency while upholding ARAMARK's standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, training, and collaboration with account managers and clients to meet expectations and promote new menus.