Chef Manager - Culinary Leader & Team Trainer

Aramark Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Columbia, SC, reporting to the General Manager to lead food service operations and culinary teams. The role emphasizes development, safety, and client relations while delivering quality and cost efficiency.

The Chef Manager will drive culinary excellence, manage budgets, and implement company programs, with opportunities for growth within a global food-service organization.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related position.
• 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Oral, reading and written communication skills

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

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Culinary degree

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Columbia, SC, reporting to the General Manager to lead food service operations and culinary teams. The role emphasizes development, safety, and client relations while delivering quality and cost efficiency.

The Chef Manager will drive culinary excellence, manage budgets, and implement company programs, with opportunities for growth within a global food-service organization.