Chef Manager: Culinary Leadership & Guest Experience

Aramark Correctional Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences in a correctional services setting. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead kitchen staff, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with clients to meet service expectations.

You will focus on culinary excellence, team development, and budget execution, while developing programs that align with company goals and client needs. This hands-on leadership role offers growth opportunities and the chance to mentor others.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related kitchen/culinary role.
• 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent.
• Culinary degree preferred; strong safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Experience in managing people and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and quality standards, and plan and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and may teach culinary techniques.

Skills

Team management

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Client relations

Budget awareness

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences in a correctional services setting. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead kitchen staff, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with clients to meet service expectations.

You will focus on culinary excellence, team development, and budget execution, while developing programs that align with company goals and client needs. This hands-on leadership role offers growth opportunities and the chance to mentor others.