Title:  Chef Manager - Amber Grace Community - Rome, GA

Job Description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs. 

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career. 

Job Responsibilities

• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food, select and develop recipes, standardize production
recipes to ensure consistent quality, establish presentation technique and quality standards, plan and price menus,
ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.

• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

• Assists in supervision of kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating
pay increases.

• Brand management

• Menu planning/costing.

• Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met.

• Coordinates activities with other internal departments. Participates in management team meetings. Interfaces with
Vendors and key service users within client organization.

• Ensures standard of 90/10 rule is met in kitchen

• Create a welcoming and engaging dining experience for a diverse guest population, including adults with intellectual
and development disabilities (IDD), host families, and their children.

• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and an approachable demeanor to foster positive interactions and meaningful
connections with guests.

• Cultivate community by proactively developing appropriate workplace relationships with Neighbors (Adults with IDD),
residents and staff.

• Collaborate with team members and support staff to ensure culinary offerings reflect values of care, respect, and
hospitality.

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of food allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions and needs.

• Ability to work in collaboration and design and execute menus that accommodate these needs safely and consistently.

• Implement rigorous food safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure guest well-being.

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.   

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 

• ServSafe Certification

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.