Lead Chef & Kitchen Operations Manager

Aramark; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Durham to lead a high-performing kitchen team and deliver outstanding food experiences. You will report to the General Manager and focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety protocols, and strong client relations.

In this hands-on role, you’ll help meet budget requirements and execute company programs while growing professionally within a supportive environment that values quality and service.

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

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Durham to lead a high-performing kitchen team and deliver outstanding food experiences. You will report to the General Manager and focus on team development, culinary excellence, safety protocols, and strong client relations.

In this hands-on role, you’ll help meet budget requirements and execute company programs while growing professionally within a supportive environment that values quality and service.