Chef Manager - Lead Kitchen & Culinary Operations

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop culinary talent, and ensure safety and quality in food service. You will report to the General Manager and contribute to client relations and program execution in a hands-on role.

The position emphasizes team development, culinary excellence, safety protocols, and achieving budget targets while delivering strong customer service and food experiences.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• 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 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

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent experience

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark seeks a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, develop culinary talent, and ensure safety and quality in food service. You will report to the General Manager and contribute to client relations and program execution in a hands-on role.

The position emphasizes team development, culinary excellence, safety protocols, and achieving budget targets while delivering strong customer service and food experiences.