Chef Manager-Duke Regional Hospital

About the role

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to support culinary operations at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. Reporting to the General Manager, the Chef Manager will provide hands-on leadership for the culinary team while supporting daily food production, quality, safety, and service. This role will also help drive team development, client relationships, financial performance, and the successful execution of Aramark programs and standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing the culinary team
• Overseeing daily food production, quality, and presentation
• Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Supporting strong customer service and client relationships
• Managing food and labor costs to meet budget expectations
• Supporting menu execution, inventory, ordering, and operational needs
• Ensuring Aramark programs, policies, and standards are consistently followed
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of food service principles and practices
• Experiential knowledge of managing people and solving problems
• Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans such as a 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and disability coverage.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000.