Chef Manager: Culinary Leadership & Team Development

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on hands-on culinary leadership, team development, safety protocols, and client relations to meet budget requirements and deliver superior food experiences.

The Chef Manager will train kitchen staff, develop recipes, standardize production, and oversee catering events. This position emphasizes growth opportunities within a national foodservice leader.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Requires 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

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Menu planning

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on hands-on culinary leadership, team development, safety protocols, and client relations to meet budget requirements and deliver superior food experiences.

The Chef Manager will train kitchen staff, develop recipes, standardize production, and oversee catering events. This position emphasizes growth opportunities within a national foodservice leader.