Culinary Operations Manager

Aramark; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, supervise culinary staff, and ensure quality and safety standards. You will also help manage budgets, menus, and client relations to deliver excellent food experiences and service.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership, team development, and adherence to safety protocols, with potential involvement in catering events and program execution.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• 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

Culinary knowledge

People management

Communication skills

Food safety

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, supervise culinary staff, and ensure quality and safety standards. You will also help manage budgets, menus, and client relations to deliver excellent food experiences and service.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership, team development, and adherence to safety protocols, with potential involvement in catering events and program execution.