Mon-Fri Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Events

Aramark; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, train staff, manage food preparation, and ensure high presentation and quality. The role emphasizes teamwork and consistent culinary standards across events and daily service.

The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, with responsibilities spanning ingredient sourcing, recipe development, and final plating. Aramark offers comprehensive benefits and location-based variations.

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 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

Oral communication

Written communication

People management

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Post-high school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, train staff, manage food preparation, and ensure high presentation and quality. The role emphasizes teamwork and consistent culinary standards across events and daily service.

The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, with responsibilities spanning ingredient sourcing, recipe development, and final plating. Aramark offers comprehensive benefits and location-based variations.