Chef Manager

Chef Manager – Business Dining 

We’re looking for a hands on Chef Manager to lead a culinary operation at a corporate Head Office in Calgary. This role is perfect for a chef who loves being on the line, takes pride in great food made with consistency, and enjoys building strong relationships with a regular customer base.

You’ll oversee day to day culinary operations, ensuring the café runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This is a role where your leadership shows up in the food, the service, and the experience you create for guests every day.

Job Responsibilities

•    Lead daily kitchen operations for a cafeteria and grill, ensuring high quality, fresh, consistent food
•    Work hands on in food preparation, cooking, and service—this is an apron on role
•    Manage and schedule a team of one, providing coaching, support, and clear direction
•    Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health standards, ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations
•    Plan menus, daily features, and grill offerings that suit a corporate office environment
•    Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage cost controls to meet budget targets
•    Complete weekly/monthly inventories, production records, and administrative tasks
•    Deliver excellent customer service and build rapport with office staff and visitors
•    Support small catering requests and occasional special events
•    Champion a safe, positive, and efficient workplace

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

•    2–3 years of experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef Manager
•    Experience in small team or single unit operations (corporate café, grill, or similar)
•    Strong culinary skills with the ability to work independently and maintain consistency
•    Excellent communication skills and a customer first mindset
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
•    Hospitality diploma or equivalent experience (preferred)

Ideal Candidate

•    Thrives in a hands on, fast paced, small team environment
•    Enjoys building relationships with a regular customer base
•    Balances creativity with consistency and operational discipline
•    Takes pride in clean, organized, efficient kitchen operations
•    Brings a calm, positive presence to the kitchen

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