Culinary Manager - Bench

Aramark Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark SeniorLIFE+ in Central Kentucky is seeking a Culinary Bench Manager to lead culinary operations, drive productivity, and ensure high-quality deliverables across multiple sites. You will oversee budgeting, staffing, and compliance to standards while supporting residents with excellent service.

The role requires 3–5 years of culinary and supervisory experience, ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain, and travel across the Central Kentucky area.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary experience in a regulated field, ideally healthcare or senior living.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Requires travel in the Central Kentucky area.
• Must be able to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to solve unique and complex problems with broad business impact.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing demands.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; resolve production concerns.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive day-to-day operations of various sites in the Central Kentucky area in partnership with onsite management.
• Manage payroll using company software system.
• Manage quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Staffing, performance management, training, and resource planning.
• Lead document management to ensure policies and procedures are followed and compliant.
• Oversee quality initiatives and safety standards across areas of responsibility.
• Influence and manage hourly union and salaried staff without direct supervisory authority.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

ServSafe certified

Travel required

Driver's license

Strong leadership

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Job Description

Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is dedicated to creating meaningful daily experiences for seniors through exceptional dining, hospitality, and care. We partner with senior living communities nationwide to deliver warm, reliable service that supports dignity, comfort, and independence, empowering our residents to live their best lives.

When you join SeniorLIFE+, you become part of a mission‑driven team that makes a real impact every day. Whether preparing meals, supporting operations, or engaging with residents, your work helps those in our communities feel valued, supported, and, most importantly, at home.

If you're inspired by purpose and passionate about serving others, Aramark SeniorLIFE+ offers a place to grow, connect, and make a difference.

The Culinary Bench Manager supports the culinary operations within a specific district and is responsible for leveraging processes and procedures to maximize productivity and ensure high-quality deliverables. They also handle the allocation of budget, administering adequacy of resources to support business operations for clients' satisfaction.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive day to day operations of various sites in the Central Kentucky area in partnership with onsite management
• Manage payroll using company software system.
• Manage quality improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Responsible for staffing, performance management, training, and resource planning
• Lead document management activities to ensure policies and procedures are followed and practices comply with regulations.
• Manage quality improvement initiatives for areas of responsibility and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Proven ability to influence and manage hourly union and salaried staff without formal direct supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of culinary experience in a regulated field, ideally healthcare or senior living

• At least 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• ServSafe certified or willing to obtain
• Requires travel in the Central Kentucky area

• Must be able to work efficiently and independently

• Requires ability to solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business in both the short and long term.

• Must have the ability to multi-task, as success in this role will be defined as being able to think quickly and adjust/adapt as necessary to accomplish goals.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, assisting the team on inquiries and concerns, as well as resolving production complaints.

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands.

• Strong customer service principles and practices are required.

• Must have the ability to influence without having direct authority.

• The ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders, to include various levels.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.