Title:  Chef Manager - Warren Barr Gold Coast

Job Description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the Culinary Services Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs. 

Aramark SeniorLIFE+ partners with senior living communities nationwide to deliver exceptional dining, hospitality, and support services that enrich the daily lives of residents.
Our teams create welcoming environments where residents feel respected, supported, and connected. Through thoughtful service, quality culinary programs, and operational excellence, we help communities provide meaningful experiences that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. Joining Aramark SeniorLIFE+ means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to service, hospitality, and operational excellence.

Compensation Data

Job Responsibilities

Patient Food Service Operations

• Manage daily patient food service operations in compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Conduct regular patient and departmental rounds to assess service quality and address opportunities for improvement.
• Promptly address patient and client feedback and make adjustments as necessary
• Lead and support patient service staff to ensure meals are accurately prepared, assembled, and delivered in a timely manner
• Monitor, document, and enforce safety and sanitation compliance.
• Supervise tray line operations and/or room service programs to ensure quality, efficiency, and accuracy.

Leadership

• Leverage Aramark’s coaching model to engage, develop, and maximize team member performance.
• Recognize and reward employee contributions to build engagement and morale.
• Ensure individual and team performance consistently meets operational goals, service standards, and client expectations.
• Plan and lead daily team huddles to communicate priorities, reinforce standards, and drive accountability.
• Uphold safety and sanitation standards across all areas of operation.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships that support partnership and business objectives.
• Proactively identify client needs and communicate operational updates and performance outcomes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service aligned with Aramark’s standard service model.
• Continuous improvement of patient dining selection in partnership with expectation of the client

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for clients, customers, and employees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and laws, including safety, health, wage, and hour requirements
• Ensure team members are fully trained, competent, and equipped to execute their responsibilities.

This is an on-site role with rotating weekends

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.   

Qualifications

• Requires 2 or more years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or full-service restaurant 

• Requires 2 or more years of management experience, preferrably in a union setting

• Culinary degree preferred 

• Must be ServSafe Manager certified or willing to obtain within 30 days

• 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 

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.