Culinary Operations Manager

Aramark Correctional Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations in a hands-on capacity, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. This salaried role reports to the General Manager and supports budget targets and company programs.

The position emphasizes growth opportunities and a commitment to delivering high-quality food experiences for our clients. The Chef Manager will drive standards and participate in program execution across shifts.

Qualifications

• 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

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Communication

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations in a hands-on capacity, focusing on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. This salaried role reports to the General Manager and supports budget targets and company programs.

The position emphasizes growth opportunities and a commitment to delivering high-quality food experiences for our clients. The Chef Manager will drive standards and participate in program execution across shifts.