Job Description

Are you a passionate culinary leader who enjoys creating exceptional food experiences while managing the business side of operations? We're looking for a Chef Manager who can combine strong culinary expertise with people leadership, financial accountability, and operational excellence.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Chef Manager is responsible for delivering outstanding food quality and customer service while ensuring the location meets and exceeds sales, operational, and financial targets. This role requires a hands-on leader who can build strong teams, develop talent, manage costs effectively, and create an exceptional experience for both customers and clients.

Job Responsibilities

Deliver excellence in food service and customer service Develop innovative menus strategically for the location Deliver company driven initiatives in service, food and safety at a high level Develop and build catering business Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and take proactive actions to achieve business objectives. Control food, labour, and operating costs through effective planning and operational oversight. Oversee purchasing, ordering, inventory management, and food waste reduction to maximize efficiency and profitability. Coordinate and supervise personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labour, scheduling, staffing and training Train and develop team for out standing customer service Identify and develop talent within the team Ensure that standards for sanitation and food safety are met Monitor financial operating results in order to achieve company and client objectives Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all business sectors Maintain records to comply with Aramark, and government standards Ensure compliance with Marketing and Human Resources Programs Ensure adherence to Aramark?s policies and procedures Ensure adherence to Aramark?s Health and Safety Programs

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of management experience in a fast-paced food service environment. Culinary certification (Chef papers) or strong professional cooking experience. Experience with menu planning, menu costing, and food preparation. Strong leadership, communication, and supervisory skills. Experience managing budgets, food costs, inventory, purchasing, and labour. Proven ability to analyze financial results and drive operational performance. Knowledge of marketing and promotional programs. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. ServSafe certification is considered an asset. Health & Safety certification is considered an asset.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.