Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Excellence

ARAMARK; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ARAMARK is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations and oversee culinary activities, reporting to the General Manager. You will take a hands-on approach, develop teams, ensure safety protocols, and foster client relations while helping meet budget targets and execute company programs.

We value growth opportunities and dedication, offering a path to advance your career in a dynamic food service environment with emphasis on quality and service.

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

Oral, reading and written comms skills

People management

Food industry knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

ARAMARK is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations and oversee culinary activities, reporting to the General Manager. You will take a hands-on approach, develop teams, ensure safety protocols, and foster client relations while helping meet budget targets and execute company programs.

We value growth opportunities and dedication, offering a path to advance your career in a dynamic food service environment with emphasis on quality and service.