Lead Chef & Kitchen Operations Manager

Aramark Corporation; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, drive culinary excellence, and support client relations on site. Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop the team, ensure safety standards, and help meet budget goals while delivering high-quality food experiences.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, recipe development, and program execution, with opportunities for growth within a global food service organization.

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

People management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, drive culinary excellence, and support client relations on site. Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop the team, ensure safety standards, and help meet budget goals while delivering high-quality food experiences.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, recipe development, and program execution, with opportunities for growth within a global food service organization.