Culinary Manager: Lead Kitchen & Team Development

Aramark; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Charlotte, NC seeks a Chef Manager who combines hands-on culinary leadership with strong client relations to deliver exceptional food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you will focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and budget adherence while aligning with company programs.

The role emphasizes training kitchen staff, developing menus, and ensuring top quality across events and services, with opportunities for growth within a global organization.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary principles and practices.
• Experience in people management and problem solving.
• Strong 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

Team management

Culinary expertise

Safety compliance

Budget management

Client relations

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark in Charlotte, NC seeks a Chef Manager who combines hands-on culinary leadership with strong client relations to deliver exceptional food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you will focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and budget adherence while aligning with company programs.

The role emphasizes training kitchen staff, developing menus, and ensuring top quality across events and services, with opportunities for growth within a global organization.