Chef Manager Job at Aramark (Chicago)

Job Description

We’re looking for Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the Culinary Services 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. Aramark SeniorLIFE+ partners with senior living communities nationwide to deliver exceptional dining, hospitality, and support services that enrich the daily lives of residents. Our teams create welcoming environments where residents feel respected, supported, and connected. Through thoughtful service, quality culinary programs, and operational excellence, we help communities provide meaningful experiences that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. Joining Aramark SeniorLIFE+ means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to service, hospitality, and operational excellence.

Job Responsibility

Manage daily patient food service operations in compliance with established standards and procedures
Conduct regular patient and departmental rounds to assess service quality and address opportunities for improvement
Promptly address patient and client feedback and make adjustments as necessary
Lead and support patient service staff to ensure meals are accurately prepared, assembled, and delivered in a timely manner
Monitor, document, and enforce safety and sanitation compliance
Supervise tray line operations and/or room service programs to ensure quality, efficiency, and accuracy
Leverage Aramark’s coaching model to engage, develop, and maximize team member performance
Recognize and reward employee contributions to build engagement and morale
Ensure individual and team performance consistently meets operational goals, service standards, and client expectations
Plan and lead daily team huddles to communicate priorities, reinforce standards, and drive accountability
Uphold safety and sanitation standards across all areas of operation
Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships that support partnership and business objectives
Proactively identify client needs and communicate operational updates and performance outcomes
Deliver exceptional customer service aligned with Aramark’s standard service model
Continuous improvement of patient dining selection in partnership with expectation of the client
Maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for clients, customers, and employees
Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and laws, including safety, health, wage, and hour requirements
Ensure team members are fully trained, competent, and equipped to execute their responsibilities

Requirements

2 or more years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or full-service restaurant
2 or more years of management experience, preferrably in a union setting
Culinary degree preferred
Must be ServSafe Manager certified or willing to obtain within 30 days
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

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
work/life resources
retirement savings plans like 401(k)
paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

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