Catering Chef Manager - Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and driven by a strong sense of purpose, Aramark is committed to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a work environment that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, ensuring every employee can participate fully and thrive without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or other protected characteristics. Known for its dedication to innovation and professional growth, Aramark offers careers that develop talents, fuel passions, and empower employees to reach their full potential.

Aramark is currently seeking a Catering Chef Manager to join their team at Sam Houston State University. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional customer service and food experiences in the catering sector. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Catering Chef Manager will take a hands-on leadership approach focused on developing a cohesive, skilled team, maintaining culinary excellence, adhering to safety protocols, and fostering strong client relationships. This position demands a keen ability to manage kitchen operations, including supervising culinary staff, overseeing menu planning and recipe standardization, and ensuring consistent quality in food presentation and preparation.

Additionally, the Catering Chef Manager will play a vital role in budget management and execution of company programs to maintain operational efficiency. Responsibilities extend beyond kitchen management to encompass special catering events and culinary instruction or demonstrations as needed. The company values dedication, patience, and the ongoing development of skills to positively impact both employees and clients. Aramark is committed to providing ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development, ensuring that candidates who join the team can grow and succeed within the organization. This position emphasizes leadership, culinary expertise, safety, and client satisfaction, offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated culinary professional to contribute to a respected global company known for its service excellence.

Job Requirements

2-3 years of experience in a related position
2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
knowledge of managing people and solving problems
strong oral, reading and written communication skills

Job 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

Job Duties

Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise or 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 and maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and or demonstrates culinary techniques