A2L Program 2025 - Collegiate Hospitality - Sous Chef Manager (Multiple Locations)

Aramark - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

Aramark’s Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) Program is a year-long development and training initiative designed specifically for recent college graduates. This program offers early career talent the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and undergo professional training across various environments and business areas. The A2L Program is structured to provide participants with the resources necessary to ignite their full potential and launch an accelerated career path within Aramark. Selected candidates will engage in leadership roles while participating in structured program activities and developmental exercises tailored to their individual career tracks. The A2L Program is committed to fostering communities rooted in service, inclusion, and shared prosperity, empowering all individuals to make a significant impact. Participants will learn all aspects of culinary operations at their assigned site, which may include residential dining, retail dining, and catering. This role is available at multiple locations, including Auburn University, the University of Alabama, and Purdue University. The program is designed to ensure that candidates not only develop their culinary skills but also enhance their leadership capabilities, preparing them for future roles within the organization.

Responsibilities

• 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 techniques and quality standards, and plan and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.

Requirements

• Must graduate between December and August of the current school year for the rising A2L Program class.
• All degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of the program (including any final internship requirements).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Aramark for this position now or in the future.
• A degree or background in hospitality, customer service, food service, facilities, operations, or sales is preferred.
• Relevant coursework or work experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, project management, and execution skills are required.
• Great verbal, written, and professional communication skills with teammates, customers, clients, and leadership are necessary.
• Dynamic working skills to handle change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment are essential.