Culinary Manager I

Aramark; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Lexington Park, MD seeks a Culinary Manager to lead a culinary team, shaping dining experiences for residents and guests with a service-driven culture.

You’ll mentor staff, implement ARAMARK procedures, design menus, and drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Secondary School; CDM required.
• Managerial experience of at least 5 years; 10 years as chief for group meals preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong customer service orientation, teamwork mindset, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement ARAMARK Food Services program per ARAMARK procedures and food safety systems.
• Design menus, prepare orders, and develop production procedures per client needs.
• Lead kitchen operations, ensure standardized production and quality.
• Plan purchasing, manage inventory, and support cost control and waste reduction.
• Monitor industry trends and promote new menus and dishes.
• Train and develop staff using JST and JSR programs.
• Maintain communication with clients and ensure service excellence.
• Manage staffing, performance appraisals, and talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Technical Secondary School

CDM

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Lead a team where hospitality, culinary excellence, and community impact come together every day. As Culinary Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in creating memorable dining experiences for residents and guests while fostering a culture built on service, quality, and teamwork. This is an opportunity for a passionate foodservice leader to influence both the guest experience and team culture in a setting where meals are far more than food; they are an important part of daily life, comfort, and connection.

This role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with residents, lead a dedicated culinary team, and make a visible impact on overall satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings a commitment to hospitality, strong operational instincts, and a desire to mentor and develop others. Whether introducing new menu ideas, enhancing the dining experience, or driving a culture of excellence, you will help shape an environment where residents feel valued and employees are inspired to do their best work.

At Aramark, you'll find the resources, support, and career growth opportunities of a global hospitality leader while making a direct difference in the lives of those you serve. If you're looking for a role that combines leadership, culinary passion, and purpose, this is your opportunity to pursue what matters.

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Follow the implementation of the ARAMARK Food Services program in accordance with ARAMARK standardized procedures. To carry out the standardized ARAMARK work procedures and processes, food safety system and risk management system to ensure the smooth daily operation.
• 2. Design menu, prepare order and work out the food production procedure in accordance client and account manager’s requirement.
• 3. Lead the whole food production in kitchen. Ensure standardized production flow and focal on food safety and quality issue.
• 4. Make purchasing plan for food materials, inventory management, assist with account manager for cost control and waste reduction.
• 5. Keep good understanding on the development and new trend in catering industry; Be proactive to promote new menus and dishes.
• 6. Train and develop people and below following ARAMARK Job Skill Training(JST) and Job Skill Review(JSR) training programs for new hire and existing cooks.
• 7.Keep good internal communication and collaboration, problem-solving oriented to ensure smooth operations.
• 8.Establish good communication with clients, meet or exceed clients/customers requirements.
• 9.Manage cook staffing, team and talent building, evaluate and rate professional proficiency and advantaged cooking skill, performance appraisal of subordinates.

Qualifications

• 1.Education: Technical Secondary School and above. CDM required.
• 2.Work Experience: Managerial experience of at least 5 years, work experience of at least 10 years as chief for group meal is preferred.
• 4.Computer & Language: Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 5.Competency:
  • --Customer service oriented. Good communicate with customers. Strong spirit of teamwork.
  • --Ability to work under pressure and deal with complicated problems. Be able to provide quick, effective, and creative solutions to problems.
  • --Effective capability of implementation, leadership excellence.
  • --Integrity and high sense of responsibilities, work enthusiasm, professional dedication. Drive for excellence.

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 .