Chef Manager

Aramark; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service management company in Dartmouth, N.S. is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead culinary operations. The Chef Manager will be responsible for training staff, managing food inventory, and ensuring high standards of food quality and client relations. This role requires 2-3 years of experience in culinary management, a culinary degree is preferred, and strong leadership skills. Opportunities for growth and development are provided within the company, ensuring a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in culinary management role.
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and practices.
• Excellent people skills for maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage operations staff.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition food.
• Select and develop recipes and plan menus.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Client relations

Culinary expertise

Inventory management

Computer skills

Education

Culinary or hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to lead and execute meal service for a business dining operation in Dartmouth, N.S. The operation has a staff of two assistants and serves breakfast and lunch options in a cafeteria setting with 50 seats to approximately 110 internal patrons daily. This is a Monday‑Friday DAY shift. 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.

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 a Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. 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

• Train and manage operations staff 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 for 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 demonstrate culinary techniques

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 culinary management role
• A culinary or hospitality diploma or degree is preferred
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Excellent people skills are required to develop and maintain client relationships
• Must have good computer skills to navigate systems, recipe program and submit reports

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You’ll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

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