Chef Manager - Retail Culinary Outlets

Aramark Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental and vision benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Three weeks annual paid vacation plus 3 personal days

Employee Recognition Program

Aramark Scholarship Program

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a Chef Manager at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and developing team members to excel in their roles.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. The position offers extended benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan, plus three weeks annual vacation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible evenings and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations smoothly, stepping in when needed.
• Implement compliance with operating and health standards.
• Manage inventory controls, food, labour, and direct costs.
• Develop staff to achieve proper performance standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer focus orientation

Tools

Computerized spreadsheet software

Word processing programs

Job description

Job Description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We are looking for a Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you will take a hands‑on approach focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. The Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company‑delivered programs. This position is located in Queen’s University in Kingston, ON.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily operation of the components is running smoothly, stepping in to work within the components when needed.
• Implement and lead compliance with all Aramark operating standards, Franchise standards, and legislated standards within the components, including company policy and procedure, Health and Safety Standards, and Safe Food Handling.
• Develop operational component forecasts each period and explain variances in sales, costs and operational activities.
• Oversee staff scheduling, track daily labour on schedule and report to the Director of Retail Operations daily.
• Manage inventory controls, food, labour and direct costs; assist with weekly inventory.
• Ensure quality, courteous service is provided to all customers.
• Work with the team to manage hiring, staffing, labour, progressive discipline, accommodation, training and administration of policies.
• Assist in disciplinary action alongside the Food Service Director and Human Resources.
• Develop and motivate supervisory staff to attain proper standards of performance.
• Monitor equipment repair and maintenance.
• Collect, record, and deposit all revenues received at the component.
• Maintain compliance of all cash handling and cash‑auditing procedures, reporting any overage or shortages.

Qualifications

• 5 years of similar experience in a fast‑paced food service environment.
• Experience working in or managing in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of computerized spreadsheet and word‑processing programs.
• Self‑directed with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Positive attitude and genuine customer‑focus orientation.
• Able to be flexible, working evenings and weekend shifts when required.

What We Offer

• Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment.
• Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment.
• Three (3) weeks annual paid vacation plus 3 personal days.
• Employee Recognition Program with Service Awards.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full‑time employees.

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 will be surrounded by innovative minds in the industry and supported by committed leadership, enabling you to grow and pursue what matters.