Culinary Operations Manager - Lead Kitchens & Events

Aramark; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, develop the team, and ensure safety and quality across food service. You will report to the General Manager and support client relations while helping meet budget goals and implement company programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu development, and consistent service delivery, with room for growth within Aramark’s structured program offerings.

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

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, develop the team, and ensure safety and quality across food service. You will report to the General Manager and support client relations while helping meet budget goals and implement company programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu development, and consistent service delivery, with room for growth within Aramark’s structured program offerings.