Chef Manager — Culinary Leader & Team Builder

Aramark Correctional Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Chef Manager who will combine hands-on cooking with team development and client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead culinary operations, ensure safety protocols, and help meet budget requirements while executing company programs.

The role emphasizes training kitchen staff, recipe standardization, and maintaining quality across events and catering.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.

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

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Chef Manager who will combine hands-on cooking with team development and client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead culinary operations, ensure safety protocols, and help meet budget requirements while executing company programs.

The role emphasizes training kitchen staff, recipe standardization, and maintaining quality across events and catering.