Chef Manager

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in a strong commitment to service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company places high value on equal employment opportunity, ensuring employees are free to participate in all aspects of the enterprise without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics according to applicable law. Aramark’s mission revolves around doing great things that benefit all stakeholders while fostering a workplace where talent can grow, passions fuel success, and professional ambitions are empowered.

The Chef Manager role at Aramark is critical to delivering extraordinary food and customer service experiences. As a hands-on leader reporting directly to the General Manager, the Chef Manager will focus on developing and managing kitchen teams, ensuring culinary expertise is applied consistently, and upholding safety protocols in kitchen operations. This position demands someone with a strong dedication to not just cooking but also mentoring staff, overseeing kitchen hygiene, managing resources, and maintaining budgetary goals. The role includes responsibilities such as training and managing personnel, coordinating culinary activities, estimating food needs and purchases, standardizing and developing recipes, establishing food presentation and quality standards, as well as planning and pricing menus to meet customer expectations and financial targets.

Aramark’s Chef Manager must be versatile, able to respond to the dynamic nature of the food service industry, including overseeing special catering events and demonstrating culinary techniques. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and sanitation, ensuring proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and a clean work environment. The company believes in nurturing growth opportunities to propel the Chef Manager’s career to new heights within the organization.

This is an ideal position for culinary professionals who possess advanced knowledge of the food industry and have some experience managing teams and solving kitchen challenges. Candidates with a culinary degree are preferred, but equivalent experience is also valued. With a culture focused on development, Aramark supports employees to learn new skills, adapt to evolving job requirements, and contribute positively to the company’s goals and customer satisfaction. Join Aramark to be part of a collaborative environment where your culinary skills and leadership can shine while making a meaningful impact every day.