Chef Manager

Aramark; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider seeks an experienced Chef Manager in Winnipeg to lead culinary operations year-round and during summer camp. You'll manage kitchen staff, develop creative menus, and ensure a welcoming dining environment for children and youth. This role offers a competitive salary and room and board during the summer, creating memorable experiences in a vibrant camp life. Experience in kitchen management and a passion for working with children are essential.

Benefits

Competitive year round salary

Room and board during summer camp

Supportive, mission-driven environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, including staff supervision and menu planning.
• Ability to work independently and lead a larger team during camp season.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations including menu planning and food safety.
• Manage food and labour budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee all camp food service operations during summer.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Food safety management

Staff supervision

High volume meal production

Education

Red Seal Chef certification or equivalent culinary training

Valid Food Handler Certification

Job description

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 around 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.

We’re looking for an experienced and energetic Chef Manager to lead our year round food service program and oversee all culinary operations at our summer kids camp. This role offers the best of both worlds: structured culinary leadership during the school year in Winnipeg, and an exciting, community focused live on site experience during the summer camp season (approximately 2 hours from Winnipeg). This is an ideal role for a chef who loves building menus, leading teams, and creating memorable dining experiences—especially for children and youth.

What You’ll Do

Year Round (September–April) – Winnipeg

• Lead daily kitchen operations including menu planning, ordering, production, and food safety.
• Manage food and labour budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Develop seasonal menus that balance nutrition, creativity, and cost.
• Train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Prepare for the upcoming camp season, including menu development, staffing plans, and ordering.
• Support special events, catering needs, and organizational programming as required.

Summer Camp Season (May–August) – Live On Site

• Oversee all camp food service operations, serving 3 meals + snacks daily for campers and staff.
• Lead, train, and supervise a seasonal kitchen team in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Ensure meals are kid friendly, nutritious, and delivered on time to multiple dining groups.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and allergy management protocols.
• Manage camp kitchen inventory, ordering, deliveries, and storage.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, team oriented kitchen culture that aligns with camp values.
• Participate in camp leadership meetings and collaborate with program staff on special events and theme meals.

What You Bring

• Red Seal Chef certification or equivalent culinary training (asset but not required).
• Experience managing a kitchen, including staff supervision and menu planning.
• Ability to work independently during the year and lead a larger team during camp season.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing high volume meal production.
• A passion for working with children and creating a welcoming, fun dining environment.
• Willingness and ability to live on site at camp during the summer months.
• Valid Food Handler Certification; First Aid is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive year round salary.
• Room and board provided during the summer camp season.
• A supportive, mission driven environment focused on community and youth development.
• A unique blend of structured culinary work and vibrant camp life leadership.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.