Management Accelerator Program- Sous Chef Manager

Job Description

The Sous Chef Manager role is on the Culinary career track of Aramark's Management Accelerator Program (MAP). Designed for recent graduates, MAP is an immersive experience that blends operations and people management with professional development, mentorship, and community building.

We know that a Sous Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for Sous Chef Managers across multiple locations who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. You’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. You 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 launch your culinary career.

This role is open in multiple locations. Selected applicants will be asked their location preference:

• Tuscaloosa, AL
• Auburn, AL
• Bethesda, MD
• Charlotte, NC
• Houston, TX
• New York, NY
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Seattle, WA

• Immersive
  
  Experience:
  
  Learn through on-the-job experience coupled with world-class leadership development programming.
• Mentorship: Get paired with a mentor from our Employee Resource Group (ERG) to guide your journey.
• Community & Connection: Join a nationwide cohort of emerging leaders and build a network that lasts a lifetime.
• Growth & Impact: Make meaningful contributions from day one while developing the skills to lead with purpose.
• Leadership Summit: Connect with your cohort, build relationships, and engage with senior leaders.

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/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/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done makes 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.

• Ideal applicants will graduate between December 2025 and August 2026. The program starts between May and August 2026 based on the area of the business. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the start of the program.
• Students with a degree or background in the culinary arts or hospitality
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification
• Candidates with excellent verbal, written, and professional communication skills
• Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, which may include nights, weekends or holidays
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

COMPENSATION
:
The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $80,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS
:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

For more information about Aramark benefits, please review the Benefits & Compensation details.

There is no predetermined application window for this position; the…