Chef Manager: Elevate Guest Dining & Team Leadership

Aramark; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at Yosemite Valley Lodge is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, mentor a culinary team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a park setting.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage food costs, develop menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and execute company programs while fostering team development and budget adherence. This hands-on leadership role offers growth opportunities within Aramark.

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 demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

Kitchen management

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

Aramark at Yosemite Valley Lodge is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, mentor a culinary team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a park setting.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage food costs, develop menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and execute company programs while fostering team development and budget adherence. This hands-on leadership role offers growth opportunities within Aramark.