Chef Manager: Hands-On Culinary Leader in Yosemite

Aramark Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team at Yosemite Valley Lodge. You will report to the General Manager and take a hands-on approach to culinary excellence, staff development, safety protocols, and client relations.

You will help meet budget requirements and implement company programs while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes leadership in a hospitality-rich environment, with opportunities for growth and

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

People management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Kitchen supervision

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team at Yosemite Valley Lodge. You will report to the General Manager and take a hands-on approach to culinary excellence, staff development, safety protocols, and client relations.

You will help meet budget requirements and implement company programs while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes leadership in a hospitality-rich environment, with opportunities for growth and