You bring more to the table than great food. You bring leadership, creativity, and the ability to keep a fast paced operation running smoothly. We’re looking for a Chef Manager who thrives in a high volume, industrial kitchen environment and is passionate about delivering excellent service, strong culinary execution, and a positive team culture.
In this onsite role, you’ll lead a dedicated culinary team within a large food production facility. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands on approach to team development, food quality, safety, and client partnership—while ensuring operational and financial targets are met.
Every day, we're finding new ways to positively impact your industry. Our portfolio of brands was specifically developed to address the needs of your guests and your organization.
Aramark’s services focus on enhancing productivity, creating an engaging environment, and promoting healthy living.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead, schedule, and support the daily work of a food service team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to standard
- Train and coach staff on culinary techniques, food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures
- Ensure all food preparation follows standardized recipes and quality expectations, while continuously looking for ways to elevate the menu
- Foster a positive, professional work environment through strong leadership, clear communication, and consistent coaching
- Execute company programs including marketing, wellness, and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the District Marketing Manager
- Build strong relationships with clients and guests by understanding needs, resolving concerns, and ensuring exceptional service
- Complete administrative responsibilities including reporting, scheduling, and weekly/monthly inventory management
- Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment for employees and guests
- Oversee and support special catering events as required
Qualifications:
- 2–3 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, ideally in a high volume or industrial kitchen environment
- Post secondary education in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and collaborate effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- A passion for food, people, and creating a workplace where teams can thrive
What We Offer You
- Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.
- Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.
- Well-Being Support: Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
- Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on everyday products and services to make life more affordable.
- Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.
- Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.
- Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.
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 around 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
Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
