Culinary Team Leader & Menu Innovator

Aramark; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will lead kitchen operations, train and supervise culinary staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards. The role focuses on recipe development, menu planning, and client relations while helping meet budget targets.

You will work hands-on with the team to grow skills and deliver high-quality food experiences across catering and on-site services.

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

Kitchen supervision

People management

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will lead kitchen operations, train and supervise culinary staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards. The role focuses on recipe development, menu planning, and client relations while helping meet budget targets.

You will work hands-on with the team to grow skills and deliver high-quality food experiences across catering and on-site services.