Culinary Operations Manager

Aramark; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences and customer service. You will report to the General Manager and take a hands-on role in leading a team focused on culinary excellence, safety, and client relations.

You will play a key part in meeting budgets and executing company-delivered programs, while supporting growth opportunities and professional development within a dynamic food service environment.

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

Team management

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Menu planning

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences and customer service. You will report to the General Manager and take a hands-on role in leading a team focused on culinary excellence, safety, and client relations.

You will play a key part in meeting budgets and executing company-delivered programs, while supporting growth opportunities and professional development within a dynamic food service environment.