Culinary Manager: Lead Kitchens & Team Growth

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, and supervise culinary staff in a dynamic service environment. Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction while meeting budget targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on kitchen leadership, teamwork, and ongoing skill development, with opportunities for growth within Aramark’s broad program offerings and locations.

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.

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

Team management

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Budget management

Menu development

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Post-high school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, and supervise culinary staff in a dynamic service environment. Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction while meeting budget targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on kitchen leadership, teamwork, and ongoing skill development, with opportunities for growth within Aramark’s broad program offerings and locations.