Chef Manager - Campus Dining & Culinary Leader

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC, seeks a Chef Manager for University of South Carolina's residential dining program. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and ensure exceptional service and food quality.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll manage budgets, safety standards, and client relations, while developing recipes and standardizing production to maintain consistency and drive guest satisfaction. This role demands hands-on leadership and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years of related kitchen management experience.
• Requires 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Experience managing staff and delivering on budgets.

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 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 demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Budget awareness

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC, seeks a Chef Manager for University of South Carolina's residential dining program. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and ensure exceptional service and food quality.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll manage budgets, safety standards, and client relations, while developing recipes and standardizing production to maintain consistency and drive guest satisfaction. This role demands hands-on leadership and strong communication across teams.