Chef Manager: Elevate Cuisine & Team in Yosemite

Aramark

California

On-site

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark’s Yosemite Valley Lodge seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams and deliver exceptional food experiences in a park setting. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive culinary excellence, safety compliance, and budget execution while mentoring staff and coordinating with partners.

You’ll play a hands-on role in developing talent, standardizing recipes, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

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.
  • 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 demonstrate culinary techniques.

Skills

Team management
Culinary expertise
Food safety awareness
Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree
Post-high school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark’s Yosemite Valley Lodge seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams and deliver exceptional food experiences in a park setting. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive culinary excellence, safety compliance, and budget execution while mentoring staff and coordinating with partners.

You’ll play a hands-on role in developing talent, standardizing recipes, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

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