Culinary Team Leader & Menu Innovator

Aramark; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Greenville to lead the kitchen team, develop menus, and ensure food safety and quality standards. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to manage costs and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clients to meet program requirements while maintaining high service levels.

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.
• Excellent 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 expertise

People management

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Greenville to lead the kitchen team, develop menus, and ensure food safety and quality standards. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to manage costs and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership, mentoring staff, and coordinating with clients to meet program requirements while maintaining high service levels.