Campus Dining Chef Manager — Lead Menu, Service & Growth

Aramark Canada; Vermilion; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Self-directed pension plan

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Lakeland College seeks a dedicated Chef Manager to lead food service operations across Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses. The role emphasizes hands-on management, culinary excellence, and driving customer satisfaction while meeting sales targets.

The ideal candidate brings strong culinary background, leadership skills, and ability to develop teams across multiple locations. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Aramark’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Hotel Management degree or culinary certification.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills.
• Experience in menu costing, planning and food preparation.
• Advanced Food Safety certification is a plus.
• Health & Safety certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated financial and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding food service and customer experiences.
• Strategically create innovative menus tailored to meet the needs of the campus community.
• Implement company-driven programs in food safety, service, and quality at a high standard.
• Build and enhance the catering services offered at the college.
• Lead and train staff with scheduling and labor management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Menu costing

Food preparation

MS Office

Health & Safety knowledge

Analytical abilities

Education

Hotel Management degree or Culinary certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lakeland College seeks a dedicated Chef Manager to lead food service operations across Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses. The role emphasizes hands-on management, culinary excellence, and driving customer satisfaction while meeting sales targets.

The ideal candidate brings strong culinary background, leadership skills, and ability to develop teams across multiple locations. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Aramark’s portfolio.