Chef Manager

Collingswood, NJ, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in a strong culture of service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark is committed to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company offers dynamic career paths designed to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Aramark is known for fostering an equal employment opportunity workplace where diversity is celebrated and employees are free to participate fully without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or any other protected characteristic.

This Chef Manager role plays a crucial part at Aramark by combining culinary expertise with team leadership and operational management. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Chef Manager takes a hands-on approach to training and developing kitchen personnel, ensuring exemplary food safety and sanitation protocols, and delivering exceptional customer service experiences. Beyond overseeing daily kitchen operations, this position involves strategic responsibilities such as budgeting to meet financial goals, recipe development and standardization to maintain food quality, pricing menus, and managing equipment and supplies efficiently. The ideal candidate is passionate about culinary arts and possesses advanced knowledge of food profession principles and best practices, as well as strong interpersonal skills to manage personnel and client relationships effectively.

Working at Aramark provides not only a competitive salary estimated between $80,000 and $90,000 but also a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage. This role is designed for a motivated professional seeking to advance their career in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment that acknowledges and rewards dedication and hard work. A career at Aramark offers growth opportunities that enable employees to reach the peak of their potential while contributing meaningfully to communities and customers alike.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
minimum 2-3 years of experience in culinary management or related field
post-high school education or equivalent experience preferred
knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards
ability to manage and train kitchen staff
strong communication and leadership skills
ability to manage budgets and cost control

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