Chef Manager

Milwaukee, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee discount

Training and Development

Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. The company is deeply rooted in service and united by a shared purpose to create positive impacts for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal employment opportunities and respects diversity, ensuring no discrimination based on a wide range of protected characteristics. With a focus on employee growth and development, Aramark is not just a place to work but a place where employees can cultivate their talents and pursue professional advancement.

The role of Chef Manager at Aramark is a pivotal position that requires a dedicated and skilled culinary professional who can lead kitchen operations with a hands-on approach. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily culinary activities, managing and training kitchen personnel, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety are consistently met. This position demands a blend of culinary expertise, leadership, and operational management to deliver excellent customer service and memorable food experiences.

The Chef Manager must possess an advanced knowledge of food preparation principles and management practices. They will play a crucial role in planning and pricing menus, standardizing recipes to maintain consistency, and managing equipment maintenance and safety protocols. Additionally, this role involves coordinating special catering events and sometimes providing culinary instruction or demonstrating cooking techniques. The Chef Manager also contributes to budget adherence and the implementation of company programs, ensuring that operational goals align with financial and quality benchmarks. This position offers a dynamic environment where change and adaptation are expected to meet evolving business needs. Aramark values passion, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence, promising a work culture that supports career growth and the chance to reach the peak of one’s culinary career.

Job Requirements

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 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
supervise and coordinate all related culinary activities
estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
select and develop recipes and 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 offer culinary instruction or demonstrate culinary techniques